What is a Virtual NeuroPsychological Assessment
Virtual neuropsychological assessment is most often used in psychiatric, medical, legal, or psychological clinic settings. The types of assessments and their purposes differ among these settings. Within clinical psychology, the clinical method is an approach to understanding, diagnosing, and treating mental health disorders. The process begins with a lengthy (1.5–2 hour) intake call with a doctoral-level neuropsychologist. The intake evaluation gathers an individual's personal history and is designed around that individual's psychological needs. Following the intake phone call, the virtual neuropsychological assessment is designed to specifically address referral questions and corresponding mental health issues, such as:
Neurodevelopmental Disorders:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Mood Disorders:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Bipolar I Disorder, Bipolar II Disorder, Cyclothymia, Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Anxiety Disorders:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Thought Disorders:
- Schizophrenia
- Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- Schizoaffective Disorder
Childhood Emotional Disorders:
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder