Why Collaterals?

A psychological forensic evaluation consists of document review, client interview, psychological testing (although this is not necessarily done for every case and other mental health evaluators are not trained to do testing) and collateral data or information from third parties. Gathering collateral information is important because a considerable amount of … Continue reading

Malingering: Maybe I’m Telling the Truth and Maybe I’m Not

There are many different type of claims involving psychological symptoms and all of the claims may not be trustworthy.  Experts conducting forensic mental health assessments must distinguish among claims in which a person is consciously exaggerating the extent of emotional distress for the purpose of financial gain and/or to avoid … Continue reading