Throughout the PSP intake process and consultation, the following information is gathered:

• Gathering basic information such as demographic details, medical history, and current medications.
• Exploring the individual's primary reason for seeking help, including specific symptoms, duration, severity, and triggering factors.
• Inquiring about previous psychiatric diagnoses, treatments, hospitalizations, or therapy sessions, and exploring family psychiatric history.
• Reviewing the person's medical history to identify any physical health conditions or medications that may impact mental health or interact with psychiatric treatments.
• Observation of appearance, behavior, speech, mood, affect, thought processes, cognition, and insight, using standardized assessment tools if needed.
• Formulating a provisional diagnosis based on DSM criteria and considering differential diagnosis.
• Discussing tailored treatment options, including medication management, psychotherapy, lifestyle modifications, and referrals to other specialists.
• Providing information about the diagnosed condition, prognosis, available treatments, coping strategies, stress management techniques, and self-care.
• Establishing a plan for follow-up appointments and ongoing monitoring of treatment progress, managing side effects, and making necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.
• Collaborating with other healthcare providers and making referrals for additional assessments or services as determined by providers.