Mental Status Exam A mental status exam (MSE) is an assessment process that investigates specific aspects of a person's mental health condition. An MSE also assesses potential risks associated with specific mental health conditions, whether the risk of self-harm, harm to others or reputation (Procter, Hamer, McGarry, Wilson, Froggatt 2014). The MSE provides a clinical framework for examining changes within the personal domains of; attitude, appearance, mood, affect, behavior, orientation, language, cognition, thoughts, perception, intuition, judgment, and risk (TRCHM 2014). The results within these specific domains are inserted with any subjective reports, biographical and historical information relating to this person. This then allows for the formation of an accurate opinion followed by the formulation of a correct diagnosis (Procter, et al 2014). This ultimately contributes to the treatment and care provided during this person's recovery journey. The symptoms and mannerisms exhibited by Robert will be deconstructed using an MSE to describe his mental state. Behavior and A...