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In 2021, over 1.2 million Californian adults had a serious mental health condition. This is larger than the population of San Francisco. In addition to that, nearly 400,000 Californian adolescents had depression.
Those statistics become more dire when we consider the countless Californians who experience mental health conditions that go undiagnosed. Over 28% of Californian adults experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety didn’t receive the mental health care they needed in 2022.
Are you one of those people? Maybe it’s someone you care about who needs treatment but hasn’t received it. The first step toward treatment for many is psychological testing, and BNI Clinics offers extensive assessments for behavioral health conditions. Let us help you find the answers that will jumpstart your journey to healing.
What We Treat: Mental and Behavioral Health Conditions
BNI Clinics’ expert psychiatrists are trained to test for a wide array of behavioral health conditions. Some of the concerns we can address with our testing include:
This allows us to diagnose conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and more. We also administer different personality assessments if desired.
How We Treat: BNI Clinics’ Psychological Assessments
At BNI Clinics, we utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as a tool for diagnosis, but we don’t rely on the DSM-5 alone. Your psychological assessment will also include one or more of the following:
When your psychological testing is complete, we’ll analyze the results and share a detailed report with you. This is all part of the overall treatment process, as knowing what you’re seeking help for can make your family’s mental health journey easier. Our team will happily work with you and offer treatment recommendations based on your results and needs.
About BNI Clinics
Behavioral Neuroscience Institute
Founded in 2008 by Oliver Ahmadpour, MD, and Arastou Aminzadeh, MD, two University of Southern California (USC)–educated psychiatrists, BNI was created to provide the highest level of psychological treatment to residents of Los Angeles County. Commitment to the use of evidence-based therapeutic interventions and advanced psychopharmacology, as well as a huge dose of compassion, is what differentiates BNI from other mental health treatment providers.
BNI Clinics Accepts Most Private Insurance Plans
BNI Clinics accepts most PPO insurance plans and accepts some HMO insurance plans. Call to review if your insurance is an accepted plan at 310-304-1226.
What Is Psychological Testing? Why Is It Important?
Psychological testing involves assessments to diagnose behavioral health conditions, but it also provides insight into how your mind works in general.
Psychological testing can answer questions you have about your behavior and thought processes, and that knowledge is incredibly powerful. It can transform lives. This is especially true if you’re living with a behavioral health condition.
Dysfunctional thought patterns and emotional dysregulation will take a toll on anyone, and they can be confusing. Many people won’t recognize their brain is functioning differently without psychological testing, as it’s hard to notice any differences when you don’t have another point of reference.
Once you put a name to your mental health concerns, you’re better equipped to overcome them. You can find a treatment plan built to target your specific condition, and perhaps most importantly – you can better understand and accept yourself.
How Do You Know When It’s the Right Time to Seek Psychological Testing?
It’s not uncommon to be unaware of your own mental health conditions. While some are more obvious than others, it’s often people outside of yourself who might point out the differences you’re experiencing.
For example, if you have anxiety and mention to a friend the stress you feel when thinking about driving, they might explain to you that they don’t experience it. This is why talking with your loved ones about your experiences can be so important – it can point out differences you didn’t know existed, some of which you might be able to get support for.
If you’re experiencing mental or emotional symptoms that are impacting your quality of life, psychological testing with BNI Clinics will be helpful. This is true for parents, too: if your child is having difficulties in school or social situations, for example, it’s a good idea to seek testing for them. Even if the test results don’t indicate a behavioral health condition, you’ll be able to rule it out, which can provide relief and answers in itself.
Starting Your Healing Journey: Next Steps After Psychological Testing
While receiving a diagnosis can be a relief, finding treatment to follow can be an overwhelming process. But not at BNI Clinics. You have a multitude of options, and we’ll walk you through all of them. In addition to testing, we offer therapy for all ages and prescribe medications when necessary. With us, you’ll find all the care you need for behavioral health conditions in one place.
Seeking Treatment for Behavioral Health Conditions With BNI Clinics
Do you need answers?
Living with a behavioral health condition is difficult enough – not knowing what you’re dealing with only makes matters worse. You aren’t alone in how you feel, and you aren’t broken. You can overcome this and live a happy, healthy life. The first step is properly addressing the way you think and feel, and putting a name to any dysfunction. Psychological testing is the tool you have been looking for, and BNI Clinics is here to provide it and all the treatment you need following diagnosis. We encourage you to contact us today.
Located in the Los Angeles area, BNI Clinics offers behavioral healthcare to adults and children alike. We’re dedicated to bringing health and happiness to your entire family – and that begins with psychological testing. Once you have answers, we’ll build a treatment plan together to conquer the behavioral health conditions in your life. Call us at (310) 691-5005 to get started.
