Psychiatry and Psychology

Psychological Interview

A directed conversation aimed at eliciting information for psychiatric diagnosis, evaluation, treatment planning, etc. The interview may be conducted by a social worker or psychologist.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A directed conversation aimed at eliciting information for psychiatric diagnosis, evaluation, treatment planning, etc. The interview may be conducted by a social worker or psychologist.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Interview, Psychologic
  • Interview, Psychological
  • Interviews, Psychological
  • Psychological Interviews
  • Interviews, Psychologic
  • Psychologic Interview
  • Psychologic Interviews

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Tree Number

  1. F04.669.599

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Psychological Interview. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007406. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007406
  2. Psychological Interview. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3055290