A letter from a mental health clinician confirming a client or patient’s diagnosis, functional impairment, and treatment. This letter is written in accessible language for a general audience and may be used for employers, educational institutions, insurance companies, legal purposes, or other non-medical contexts where confirmation of mental health diagnosis is required.
To Whom It May Concern,
Re: Client’s Name
DOB: Client’s Date of Birth
I am writing to confirm the mental health diagnosis, treatment, and current presentation of Client’s name, who has been under my clinical care.
Diagnosis
Treatment and Engagement
Functional Impact
Prognosis (only included if requested or clearly relevant to the letter’s purpose)
Conclusion
Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Clinician Name
Clinician Profession
Clinician Registration Number – if applicable
Practice Name
To Whom It May Concern,
Re: Emma Brown
DOB: 14 March, 1991
I am writing to confirm the mental health diagnosis, treatment, and current presentation of Emma Brown, who has been under my clinical care. This letter is provided to support Emma’s application for workplace accommodations.
Emma has been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder. Both diagnoses were made by me following a comprehensive clinical assessment conducted in February 2024. Major Depressive Disorder is a condition characterised by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities previously enjoyed, and significant changes in sleep, energy, and concentration. Generalised Anxiety Disorder involves excessive and ongoing worry about a range of everyday matters, often accompanied by physical symptoms such as restlessness, muscle tension, and difficulty sleeping. Both conditions are well-recognised mental health diagnoses and can significantly impact a person’s ability to function across multiple areas of life.
Emma commenced psychological treatment with me in February 2024 and has been attending sessions on a fortnightly basis. Treatment has involved Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focusing on identifying and challenging unhelpful thought patterns, building coping strategies, and gradually re-engaging with valued activities. Emma has engaged consistently and thoughtfully with the therapeutic process, attending sessions reliably and completing between-session tasks. While Emma continues to experience symptoms, she has made meaningful progress in developing insight into her difficulties and applying coping strategies in her daily life.
Emma’s conditions have a notable impact on her day-to-day functioning. She experiences difficulty concentrating on tasks for extended periods, which affects her productivity and ability to meet workplace demands. Low motivation and fatigue associated with her depression make it challenging to maintain consistent routines, and she frequently requires additional time to complete tasks that she would previously have managed with ease. Her anxiety contributes to significant worry about performance and interpersonal interactions at work, which can lead to avoidance and withdrawal. Managing these symptoms requires considerable effort and can leave Emma with limited capacity for other daily responsibilities.
In summary, Emma Brown has diagnoses of Major Depressive Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder, both of which meaningfully affect her capacity to function in a workplace setting. I trust this letter provides sufficient information to support her request for reasonable accommodations, and I would encourage consideration of adjustments that allow her to manage her workload in a way that supports her ongoing recovery.
Should you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours sincerely,
Mary Blogs
Clinical Psychologist
PSY0123456
NovoNote Psychology, 11 NovoNote Street, NovoPsych, Australia
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