What are some good questions to ask a mental health provider?

Answer by  Mable (3008)

Ask about their credentials, favorite books and authors in their field, whether they use testing, whether they believe a diagnosis "is" the whole person, and what failure means to them.

Answer by  Melissa101010 (4405)

Ask how long they have been in the field of mental health and what experiences do they have with different patients.

Answer by  juliannna (639)

ask them what type of patients they see and what the top mental illnesses are. what ge i the most common to have something like anorexia? do they get better

Answer by  PJAGANI (231)

Ask the main cause of mental condition. How it can be prevented in next child. What are the treatment options available for such condition. What are the chanses for improovement. If it is not curable is it worthy to spend money and time to get other opinions?

Answer by  sophiamorgan (0)

Mental health professionals exist to improve the mental health of individuals, couples, and families. Because mental health covers a wide range of elements, the scope of practice greatly varies between professionals. Some professionals may enhance relationships while others treat specific mental disorders and illness.