ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Psychological assessment

Psychological assessment is like a test to help us understand how our brain works and how we feel about things. Just like a doctor checks our body to see how it is healthy, a psychologist checks our mind to see how it is doing.

A psychologist asks us questions and gives us quizzes and puzzles to solve. They might also observe how we behave and how we react to different things. All of this helps the psychologist figure out what our strengths and weaknesses are and how we can work on improving our mental health.

It’s important to remember that psychological assessment is not a punishment and it’s not about being right or wrong. It’s about getting to know ourselves better so we can live happier and healthier lives.