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Re: Initial mental health screening
The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire is a 25-item measure that
correlates well with the much longer Child Behavior Checklist. It can
be found at www.sdqinfo.com.
Jennifer Guimond, PhD
Contractor, HJF
Department of Psychiatry
Uniformed Services University
School of Medicine
4301 Jones Bridge Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
Phone 301-319-4917
jennifer.guimond.ctr@usuhs.mil
>>> "Mike Freel" <mike.freel@kirklees.gov.uk> 4/30/2008 7:15 AM >>>
Posted on behalf of a colleague
The authority's specialist health advisor asks if there is a reliable
short version assessment tool to undertake initial screens for
possible
mental health issues in children and young people in care?
A government study (2002) of the mental health of young people looked
after by local authorities in England found that 45% were assessed as
having a mental disorder: 37% had clinically significant conduct
disorders; 12% were assessed as having emotional disorders – anxiety
and
depression – and 7% were rated as hyperactive.
My colleague would like to identify possible problems early on in
order
to refer to appropriate services. A quick but reliable screening -
does
one exist?
H Meltzer, R Gatward, T Corbin, R Goodman, T Ford (2003) The Mental
Health of Young People Looked After by Local Authorities in England,
London: The Stationery Office,
With thanks in advance. Mike
Mike Freel, PhD
Principal officer, child protection and review unit
Kirklees children and young people service
Knowl Park staff houses
Crowlees Road, Mirfield, WF14 9PR
tel: + 44 (0)1924 483741 (internal 861 3741)
e-mail: mike.freel@kirklees.gov.uk