What is the Salma Health Comprehensive Intake?
The Salma Health Comprehensive Intake is an in-depth diagnostic evaluation conducted by licensed clinicians with expertise in psychiatry and behavioral health. It goes beyond a routine first visit. Instead of focusing on symptoms alone, we examine patterns, history, prior treatment response, medical factors, and current functioning to form a clear clinical understanding. Unlike traditional intake appointments that may lead to trial-and-error treatment, our process is designed to build a thoughtful, personalized plan grounded in evidence and clinical expertise.
The Salma Health Comprehensive Intake may be appropriate if:
- You’re starting care for the first time
- Prior treatments haven’t provided enough relief
- You’ve received different diagnoses over time and want clarity
- You’re considering advanced treatments like TMS or esketamine
- You want a thoughtful, expert-led evaluation before beginning care
Why It’s Different
The Salma Health Comprehensive Intake integrates multiple dimensions of health into one coordinated experience.
Holistic
Psychological and medical perspectives are reviewed together to provide a 360° view of brain and body health.
Thorough
Dedicated time allows clinicians to listen carefully, assess thoughtfully, and avoid rushed conclusions.
Expert-Led
Conducted by licensed professionals with expertise in psychiatry, neurology-informed care, and behavioral health.
Action-Oriented
Results in diagnostic clarity and a tailored treatment plan that can begin right away.
How It Works
Step 1: Pre-Visit Preparation
Before your appointment, our care team gathers important background information. You’ll complete standardized questionnaires and share relevant medical or psychiatric records. These tools help us understand symptom patterns, severity, and prior treatment response before we meet. This preparation allows your clinician to spend more time focused on you, not paperwork.
Step 2: Psychological & Medical Evaluation
This visit integrates psychological findings with medical background to clarify diagnoses and identify root contributors, not just surface symptoms. During your session, a licensed clinician conducts a structured clinical interview. You’ll explore:
- Current symptoms and their impact
- Personal and family history
- Prior treatments and what has or hasn’t helped
- Medical conditions that may influence mood or cognition
- Functional changes in work, school, or relationships
Step 3: Diagnostic Formulation & Care Planning
Following evaluation, your clinician develops a diagnostic formulation and personalized treatment plan. Your plan will include realistic timelines, and a defined care pathway. Depending on your needs, recommendations may include:
- Psychiatry and medication management
- Evidence-based therapy
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- TMS
- SAINT®
- Spravato® (Esketamine)
- Coordinated specialty referrals if needed
What You Leave With
At the end of your Comprehensive Intake, you’ll have:
- A clear understanding of your diagnosis
- Insight into contributing psychological and medical factors
- A personalized treatment roadmap
- Support from our care coordination team to begin treatment smoothly
We see intake as the beginning of a partnership, where science meets understanding and where your path forward becomes clearer.
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