what are the assessment and diagnosis techniques to assess mental illness?

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The most important method used to diagnose mental illness is the clinical interview. No test can make up for the information that is gathered from a good clinical interview. Assessment techniques (with regards to tests) depend on the actual question. An IQ test may be administered. Neuropsychological tests, which are designed to identify cognitive deficits, may also be administered. Personality tests, such as the MMPI-2, Rorschach, or self-report inventories, may also be administered. Once information is gathered, the clinician uses the DSM-IV to determine which diagnosis best fits the patient's symptoms.

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DSMV-IV
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http://www.bipolarworld.net/Bipolar%20Disorder/Diagnosis/dsmv.htm

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