PsyPractice Inc.

May 2003 -- PsyPractice Inc., creator and marketer of the Mauldin Pattern Assessment (MPA) Series, announced that its online mental health assessment tool for children and adolescents has been deemed reliable and valid. The Company began beta tests and benchmark studies in September 2002 with numerous child and adolescent service providers in the hospital, residential and private practice markets. Dr. Hamid Mirsalimi, statistical consultant for PsyPractice reported, “When comparing the MPA to the Beck Five-Factor, we found it to be statistically valid. The validity on four of the subtests was at the .01 level, meaning that the comparison would be consistent in 99 of 100 cases. Other factors were significant at the .05 level (95 of 100 cases)”. Dr. John Mauldin, CEO PsyPractice and MPA Inventor added, “it has been particularly challenging to benchmark this test. Because of the uniqueness of our patent pending process, it is significant to compare to the Beck because both are self-reports by the child. Later this quarter we will be announcing a complementary instrument for the primary adult caretakers in the child’s life.” The MPA measures and scores individual developmental patterns into 7 critical factors and 17 clinical areas, then reports client risk level and trauma experience on demand. It allows clinicians to determine treatment objectives and recommendations in a fast and simple protocol.

The Company plans to move immediately into phase two of reliability and validity testing where key industry experts will review, rate and provide opinion about the assessment series. Says Mauldin, “PsyPractice is committed to ongoing research and review - I believe we need to look at reliability and validity from as many different opportunities as practical.”

PsyPractice, Inc. is a mental health testing instrument development and implementation company. The Mauldin Pattern Assessment (MPA) is a web-based assessment instrument series that measures behavioral patterns, determines risk potentials, and recommends general levels of care for children, adolescents and adults. More company, product and contact information is available from the company website http://www.psypractice.com

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	MPA GETS FAVORABLE RELIABILITY & VALIDITY RESULTS
	May 2003 -- PsyPractice Inc., creator and marketer of the Mauldin Pattern Assessment (MPA) Series, announced that its online mental health assessment tool for children and adolescents has been deemed reliable and valid. The Company began beta tests and benchmark studies in September 2002 with numerous child and adolescent service providers in the hospital, residential and private practice markets. Dr. Hamid Mirsalimi, statistical consultant for PsyPractice reported, “When comparing the MPA to the Beck Five-Factor, we found it to be statistically valid. The validity on four of the subtests was at the .01 level, meaning that the comparison would be consistent in 99 of 100 cases. Other factors were significant at the .05 level (95 of 100 cases)”. Dr. John Mauldin, CEO PsyPractice and MPA Inventor added, “it has been particularly challenging to benchmark this test. Because of the uniqueness of our patent pending process, it is significant to compare to the Beck because both are self-reports by the child. Later this quarter we will be announcing a complementary instrument for the primary adult caretakers in the child’s life.” The MPA measures and scores individual developmental patterns into 7 critical factors and 17 clinical areas, then reports client risk level and trauma experience on demand. It allows clinicians to determine treatment objectives and recommendations in a fast and simple protocol. The Company plans to move immediately into phase two of reliability and validity testing where key industry experts will review, rate and provide opinion about the assessment series. Says Mauldin, “PsyPractice is committed to ongoing research and review - I believe we need to look at reliability and validity from as many different opportunities as practical.” PsyPractice, Inc. is a mental health testing instrument development and implementation company. The Mauldin Pattern Assessment (MPA) is a web-based assessment instrument series that measures behavioral patterns, determines risk potentials, and recommends general levels of care for children, adolescents and adults. More company, product and contact information is available from the company website http://www.psypractice.com ###