What exactly is the mental status exam, and why does it matter so much in psychiatry?

In this episode, I walk through the mental status examination point-by-point. I cover what each section is really trying to capture, how much variation there is between clinicians, and how a well-written MSE should let you imagine what it was like to sit in the room with the patient.

We talk through appearance, behavior, speech, mood and affect, thought process and content, perception, cognition, judgment, and insight, with concrete examples.

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