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Mental Health Nursing Assessment Form

A mental status examination template covering appearance, behaviour, speech, mood and affect, thought, perception, cognition, insight and judgement.

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Price
Free, no sign-up
Format
Printable page, save as PDF (US Letter or A4)
Sections
Person, Appearance and behaviour, Speech, Mood and affect, Thought form and content, Perception, Cognition, Insight and judgement, Risk, Sign-off

How to use this template

  1. Describe what you observe, not labels.
  2. Quote the person for mood.
  3. Record the outcome of your service's approved risk assessment and any escalation.

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