About
The Mental Status Examination is a core part of behavioral health assessment - but even experienced clinicians can benefit from a refresher on what to observe, what to ask, and how to document findings clearly.

Join Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, for a practical review of the MSE and how it can support stronger clinical assessment, safety evaluation, treatment planning, and documentation. You’ll explore the essential components of the exam, common documentation pitfalls, and ways to separate client report from clinician observation using objective, specific language.

What You’ll Learn
➡️ Review the core components of a comprehensive MSE
➡️ Strengthen objective, clinically useful documentation
➡️ Distinguish observation from interpretation
➡️ Avoid vague language and unsupported conclusions
➡️ Consider cultural, cognitive, medical, and safety factors
➡️ Adapt MSE documentation for telehealth encounters

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for therapists, counselors, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical supervisors, interns, and other behavioral health professionals who want to strengthen their assessment and documentation skills.

Walk away with practical strategies to make your Mental Status Examinations clearer, more consistent, and more useful in guiding clinical care.
When
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (US & Canada) (GMT -4:00)
Presenters
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Diane Bigler
LCSW, LSCSW
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist and clinical supervisor in diverse settings. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a popular local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics for clinicians and corporations and has facilitated over 500 training courses in the last few years. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders.
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