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What is a General Mental Health Screening?

A mental health screening assesses overall mental well-being, including mood, anxiety, stress levels, and general psychological functioning.

It involves a series of questions or tests designed to gather information about a person’s thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and overall mental state. 

Our experienced psychologists will evaluate the patient’s history, symptoms, and current behaviour to identify any potential issues that need further attention. 

For a more detailed evaluation of specific psychiatric conditions, you may be interested in our Psychiatric Mental Health Screening.

What can a General Mental Health Screening do for me?
  • Early Detection: Screenings help identify potential mental health concerns early on, allowing for timely intervention and treatment, which can prevent the progression of symptoms and improve outcomes.
  • Increased Awareness: Screenings raise awareness about common mental health conditions and reduce stigma, encouraging individuals to seek help and support when needed.
  • Targeted Intervention: Results from screenings provides valuable data for recommendations of more targeted investigations, and helps in tailoring interventions and treatment plans specific to an individual’s mental health needs.
  • Improved Outcomes: By identifying potential mental health disorders, screenings contribute to improved outcomes by guiding appropriate referrals, interventions, and support services.
  • Professional Guidance: Mental health screenings conducted by trained professionals offer guidance and support in navigating mental health concerns, ensuring individuals receive appropriate next steps and overall care.
  • Clarity to adults regarding their day-to-day challenges, this offers adults an opportunity to raise their self-awareness and self-understanding.
  • A 50 minute online interview-like assessment that screens every area of adult psychological difficulty.
  • A Findings Report that highlights areas where further more comprehensive investigation and possible treatments may be beneficial.

What's different about BetterCare?


Our team includes experienced clinicians like psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, mental health nurses and non-medical prescribers who work collaboratively where needed to help you make positive changes in your life.

Referrals within the BetterCare team are seamless, efficient and quick, should further psychological or psychiatric intervention be needed or recommended.

Get started with BetterCare

Ready to arrange an appointment?
Contact our team by phone, email or through our contact form and we’ll help you arrange a suitable appointment.

Child & Adolescent General Mental Health Assessment (over 10 years)

Not sure which service is right for you?
Start with a free 15-minute consultation, and we’ll help you work out the most suitable next step.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire by email. This helps us determine whether our General Mental Health Screening is the right fit for your needs. If it turns out that a different service would be more suitable, we’ll offer you a full refund or credit.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

A general mental health screening can seem daunting. Below are some frequently asked questions we receive which may be useful ahead of the first appointment.

Yes, all information shared during the screening is kept confidential within legal and ethical guidelines.

Our screening is conducted online via a secure video call for your convenience and privacy.

We accept most major UK health insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, and VitalityHealth. We recommend checking with your insurer, and we provide the necessary documentation to support claims.

You will receive a detailed findings report highlighting any areas of concern and recommendations for next steps, including referrals to specialists if needed.

If you're still unsure, select a free booking consultation with our intake team, phone us at  XXX or contact us online anytime to discuss your concerns and determine if the screening is right for you.

No. This service is a broad spectrum general screening only in order to investigate if a more detailed diagnostic investigation is warranted. It is designed for people who are uncertain about which focussed assessment type to select or for people who wish to gain clarity without being formally diagnosed.

We know that cost should never be a barrier to care.

That’s why we offer flexible payment options designed to fit your budget and lifestyle — including a Book Now, Pay Later option with Klarna, so you don’t have to put off getting the support you need.

If you’d like a personalised payment option, simply get in touch with our team and we’ll be happy to arrange it for you.