Detailed Narrative Reports: Building a Stronger Case for Your Clients

What Our Narrative Reports Include:

1. Comprehensive Psychological History
   Each report begins with a thorough review of the client’s psychological history, capturing pre-existing conditions, prior mental health treatments, and their overall mental and emotional baseline before the incident. This background sets a foundation to distinguish the psychological impact directly attributable to the accident or injury.
2. Impact Assessment of the Accident or Injury
   Our clinicians conduct an in-depth analysis to determine how the accident or injury has specifically affected the client’s psychological health. We identify any newly developed symptoms or exacerbation of existing issues, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other mental health conditions. By presenting this analysis in a structured format, we provide a clear narrative of how the client’s life has been disrupted.
3. Description of Psychological Symptoms and Their Severity
   We meticulously describe the psychological symptoms experienced by the client, categorizing them into cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impacts. These can include (but are not limited to) intrusive thoughts, nightmares, mood disturbances, panic attacks, sleep disorders, and social withdrawal. Each symptom is documented along with its frequency, intensity, and duration to demonstrate the scope of the psychological harm.
4. Diagnostic Impressions
   Using standardized psychological assessments, interviews, and observations, we provide diagnostic impressions consistent with the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). This section is crucial for establishing a formal psychological diagnosis, such as post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorder, or major depressive disorder, as a result of the incident.
5. Prognosis and Long-Term Impact
   Our narrative reports include a professional opinion on the client’s prognosis—whether the symptoms are likely to be short-term, long-term, or permanent. We outline potential risks for ongoing mental health challenges, future treatment needs, and the expected impact on the client’s personal, social, and occupational functioning.
6. Causal Link to the Incident
   Establishing causation is often one of the most critical components in personal injury cases. Our clinicians provide a detailed explanation of how the psychological injuries are directly connected to the specific incident. We include clinical observations and findings that tie the reported mental health symptoms to the trauma or accident, helping to substantiate claims of emotional distress and mental suffering.
7. Recommendations for Ongoing Care
   We also include tailored recommendations for therapeutic interventions, additional testing, or specific treatments that may benefit the client in their recovery journey. This can be invaluable in demonstrating a need for future psychological care, adding to the overall claim value by highlighting the potential for ongoing treatment costs.