Explain the role of developmental stages across the lifespan. How can the use of mental health screening tools assist the nurse practitioner in the diagnosis process for patients across the lifespan?

Assignment Question

Explain the role of developmental stages across the lifespan. How can the use of mental health screening tools assist the nurse practitioner in the diagnosis process for patients across the lifespan? Select a mental health screening tool. What indicators, such as symptoms or observations, suggest implementing a mental health screening tool? Describe a situation in which this tool would be used. Please use proper APA 7th edition formatting and used evidence based peer reviewed information from the last 5 years.