Details
Purpose
Helps assess the mental status of children
Authors
Edward H. Dougherty, PhD, and John A. Schinka, PhD
Administration Formats
Additional Details
Quickly Gather a List of Presenting Problems to Guide Mental Health Planning for Children
Mental Status Checklist for Children is designed as an intake aid for mental health professionals.
Features and benefits
- A 153-item survey
- Covers topics familiar to mental health professionals who work with children ages 5–12 years.
- Gathers information about the child’s presenting problems as well as personal information, academic performance and attitudes, social and developmental status, legal issues, health habits, hobbies, family relationships, and more.
- Includes areas for behavioral observations and clinical impressions.