Serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is an exciting opportunity for many young men and women. Unfortunately, it can also represent a time of great stress, which can exacerbate pre-existing problems with mental health. It can be very helpful to get a picture of your psychological functioning, including your strengths and weaknesses, before you leave. Consequently, it has been recommended that those with these challenges received a mental health evaluation prior to serving.
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We provide comprehensive psychological testing that provides insight into problems such as anxiety, depression, OCD, Bi-polar disorder or other psychological concerns. Our testing consists of a thorough clinical interview in which we gather information on your history, your current functioning, and any other factors that could impact your mental health. Following the interview, we administer specific psychological tests to help us more fully understand your personality and to identify any potential concerns. We then integrate this information into a comprehensive report. The findings are reviewed in detail with the individual, and any interested parties the individual would like involved, during a feedback session. Our goal is for you to better understand yourself as you contemplate missionary service.