Mental Status Examination (MSE)

Appearance

Apparent Age:

Appearance

Hygiene:

Appearance

Dress:

Appearance

Posture:

Appearance

Physical Abnormalities:

Behavior

Level of Consciousness

Behavior

Psychomotor Activity

Behavior

Eye Contact

Behavior

Attitude Toward Examiner

Behavior

Abnormal Movements

Speech

Rate

Speech

Volume

Speech

Articulation

Speech

Rhythm/Prosody

Speech

Quantity

Speech

Latency

Speech

Speech Movements

Mood & Affect

Self-Reported Mood

Mood & Affect

Self-Reported Mood

Intensity

Mood & Affect

Observed Affect

Quality

Mood & Affect

Observed Affect

Appropriateness

Mood & Affect

Observed Affect

Stability

Mood & Affect

Observed Affect

Mood Congruence

Mood & Affect

Observed Affect

Reactivity

Part 1: Narrative Description

Their energy increases above what is normal for them, and they often get many things done they would not ordinarily be able to do.

Part 1: Narrative Description

Sometimes, during these "high" periods, these individuals feel as if they have too much energy or feel "hyper".

Part 1: Narrative Description

Some individuals, during these high periods, may feel irritable, "on edge", or aggressive.

Part 1: Narrative Description

Some individuals, during these high periods, take on too many activities at once.

Part 1: Narrative Description

During these high periods, some individuals may spend money in ways that cause them trouble.

Part 1: Narrative Description

They may be more talkative, outgoing, or sexual during these periods.

Part 1: Narrative Description

Sometimes, their behavior during these high periods seems strange or annoying to others.

Part 1: Narrative Description

Sometimes, these individuals get into difficulty with co-workers or the police during these high periods.

Part 1: Narrative Description

Sometimes, they increase their alcohol or non-prescription drug use during these high periods.

Part 2: Overall Assessment

Now that you have completed the checklist, please mark ONE of the following four statements: