MSWMike

Yes! It's so important to hydrate after using these products. You're expelling out a lot of liquid when you go to the bathroom and you need to rehydrate.

I agree. Surveys don't allow for a "well it depends" type of response. That's one limitation of surveys. To help provide a clearer picture, I always gather additional data from a client. You may see the terms "quantitative" and "qualitative" data being used. The former refers to numbers; the latter refers to words. Neither type of data is perfect, but when you use the two together, you get a better picture. Kind if like watching 480p with just one of the types of data and 1080p with both.

I have not used this tool personally. I know that it is widely used and has good reliability and validity. Since it's a battery of questions that the person needs to answer, how "good" it is really depends on the person who takes the test. If they are truly honest, then good results will follow. If they lie, then the results won't mean much. As a clinician, I take into account all of the evaluations that a client has had and incorporate my own questions, etc. to help me understand where a client is. Is it time consuming? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely. What are your thoughts on the mmpi-2?

As a mental health professional myself, I am skeptical of any psych eval that is under an hour. The clinician needs adequate time to get to know you, collect information, and assess you. In my experience, evaluations take anywhere from 1-2 hours depending upon the clinician, practice, and insurance.