The Mental Status Examination Template and Guide has been fully revised and expanded to a comprehensive 40-page resource, with an additional print-friendly black and white version of the templates included. This provides over 55 pages of structured content designed to support both digital and in-session use.
Developed for psychologists and mental health clinicians, this resource offers a clear, structured, and clinically robust framework for conducting and documenting Mental Status Examinations. It supports accurate observation, defensible documentation, and a consistent approach aligned with ethical and professional standards.
The Mental Status Examination (MSE) is a core component of psychological assessment, yet many clinicians are unsure how much detail is required or how to structure their observations in a way that is both efficient and clinically meaningful. This resource provides the clarity and guidance needed to approach the MSE with confidence.
What’s included:
- A detailed clinician guide
A practical, easy-to-follow guide that walks through each domain of the Mental Status Examination. It outlines what to observe, how to interpret findings, and how to document them clearly and concisely, with consideration of their clinical relevance.
- A structured and comprehensive MSE template
A clean, logically organised template with checkboxes and space for narrative elaboration. It supports both efficiency and depth, ensuring all key domains are captured while maintaining a clear and usable clinical record.
- Prompts to support clinical reasoning
Subtle prompts are embedded throughout to guide reflection, highlight clinically relevant observations, and support documentation that informs diagnosis, formulation, and risk assessment.
- Dual format for flexible use
Includes both a full-colour version for digital use and a black and white version of the templates optimised for printing, allowing you to integrate the resource into your workflow in a way that suits your practice.
Who this is for
This resource is designed for clinicians who want a Mental Status Examination process that is structured, defensible, and aligned with contemporary practice. It is suitable for early-career psychologists building confidence and consistency, as well as experienced clinicians seeking a more streamlined and reliable system.
Key features
• 40-page comprehensive guide and template
• Additional black and white print-friendly version of the templates included (55+ pages total)
• Clear explanations of each MSE domain to reduce uncertainty
• Structured template supporting completeness and compliance
• Promotes stronger clinical reasoning and high-quality documentation
• Flexible formatting for use across tablet, desktop, or print
Available individually or as part of the Practice Tools Bundle for a discounted rate.
Mental Status Examination Template
Note: This is a digital file. This resource and its contents are the intellectual property of Amanda Moses Psychology. Each purchase is for individual use only and for use with your clients. If you work in a group practice, each professional must purchase their own copy to use this product. There are strictly no refunds.
Please see the terms of purchase here, for your reference:
https://www.amandamosespsychology.com.au/terms-of-purchase
