A structured clinical interview is a technique used by psychologists or mental health professionals to assess individuals through a prepared conversation with a predetermined set of questions. The purpose of this interview is to collect information that is useful in the psychological diagnosis process, understand the patient's mental condition, and plan appropriate intervention. In structured clinical interviews, the data collection process is more qualitative, because the focus is not only on numbers or scores, but also on a deep understanding of the individual's background, life experiences and feelings.