Mental Health Centre in Tartu

Neuropsychological assessment

A full neuropsychological assessment requires two appointments with a clinical psychologist or neuropsychologist. The assessment includes an in-depth assessment of emotional state and cognitive abilities (memory, perception, attention, visuospatial skills, and reasoning skills).

If daily problems are minor (e.g.deciding whether memory problems are due to aging or a neurological-psychiatric disorder), then neuropsychological assessment is often the only method which can uncover cognitive change and underlying pathology.

Neuropsychological assessment is a valuable tool to help doctors provide the right diagnosis and treatment.

After assessment , the focus will be on supporting any damaged functions through preserved skills, planning, and monitoring treatment (e.g. after a stroke or brain damage). The psychologist will also assess the patient’s ability to handle activities of daily living (e.g. brushing teeth, driving a car, or paying the bills).

Neuropsychological assessment includes:

• A clinical interview to assess general state and problems
• Submitting tests and questionnaires to assess mood and the ability to cope
• Results’ analysis and writing up a summary

Good to know

• Assessmentis carried out for the age of 18 and above
• If you use glasses or hearing aid, please bring it
• Bring your previous results, if applicable
• Bring your referral from a psychiatrist, a neurologist, or a physiatrist
• Please attend the assessment well rested
• The duration of the assessment depends on your ability and speed.
• We estimate about 3 hours for the first meeting
• Giving feedback on the results of the test takes place as a separate meeting for which a suitable time is scheduled. Feedback duration is 30 minutes, costs 50 €

Eerik Kesküla

Clinical psychologist, Mental Health Centre Commercial Manager

Tallinn

Mari Kollo

Clinical psychologist

Tallinn

Heinrich Rahe

Clinical psychologist

Tallinn

Helen Pikkat

Clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist

Tallinn

Mari-Liis Mägi

Clinical psychologist, neuropsychologist, Head of the Mental Health Center of Tartu Raatuse Clinic

Tallinn, Tartu