Mental Health
Addictions Supplement (AS)
The AS is a companion to the CMH and MH. It evaluates the needs of persons with substance use and comorbid mental ill-health. The AS helps in understanding the severity of addiction.
No separate Manual published: use CMH manual
SPECIFICATIONS
| Comprehensive assessment | No |
| Self reported versions | No |
| Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs) | Yes |
| Outcome scales | Yes |
| Case-mix classification | No |
| Quality Indicators | No |
Community Mental Health (CMH)
The CMH is a standardized assessment system for clinicians in community mental health settings. This instrument is designed to incorporate the person’s needs, strengths, and preferences when assessing the key domains of function, mental and physical health, social support, and service use.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Comprehensive assessment | Yes |
| Self reported versions | No |
| Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs) | Yes |
| Outcome scales | Yes |
| Case-mix classification | No |
| Quality Indicators | Yes |
Emergency Screener for Psychiatry (ESP)
The ESP is for acute mental health emergency screening with a 24-hour observation period. It can be used in hospital settings, emergency departments, and mobile crisis teams. The ESP focuses on the immediate presence of risk and safety (e.g., harm to self, others).
SPECIFICATIONS
| Comprehensive assessment | Yes |
| Self reported versions | No |
| Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs) | Yes |
| Outcome scales | Yes |
| Case-mix classification | No |
| Quality Indicators | No |
Forensic Supplement (FS)
The FS is designed specifically to be used in jails, correctional centers, and prisons. The FS measures mental health symptoms and related care needs of inmates.
No separate Manual published: use MH manual
SPECIFICATIONS
| Comprehensive assessment | No |
| Self reported versions | No |
| Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs) | Yes |
| Outcome scales | Yes |
| Case-mix classification | No |
| Quality Indicators | No |
Mental Health for In-Patient Psychiatry (MH)
The MH evaluates the needs, strengths, and preferences of adults with mental illness in in-patient psychiatric settings. It assesses key domains of function, mental and physical health, social support, and service use.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Comprehensive assessment | Yes |
| Self reported versions | No |
| Clinical Assessment Protocols (CAPs) | Yes |
| Outcome scales | Yes |
| Case-mix classification | Yes |
| Quality Indicators | Yes |