Which statement is NOT among the five MH OT assessments commonly used?

• A. MOCA
• B. ACLS
• C. KELS
• D. PASS

Answer: (A)

In mental health occupational therapy, the focus is on how a person performs daily tasks and engages in meaningful activities, so assessments that measure functional performance and independence are central. ACLS (Allen Cognitive Level Screen) looks at cognitive processing during task performance and helps tailor interventions; KELS (Kohlman Evaluation of Living Skills) assesses essential living skills in real-life contexts; and PASS (Performance Assessment of Self-care Skills) evaluates how well someone completes functional tasks. Montreal Cognitive Assessment, by contrast, is a broad cognitive screening tool that covers several cognitive domains but doesn’t directly measure the ability to perform daily activities or participate in occupations. It’s useful for identifying cognitive deficits, but it isn’t typically categorized with the main occupation-based assessments used to guide MH OT treatment planning. So MOCA is the statement that isn’t among the five commonly used MH OT assessments.