Paediatrics / Adolescent Medicine

HEEADSSS Assessment

Structured psychosocial screening interview for adolescents. Covers Home, Education, Eating, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide/Depression, and Safety to identify risk factors and protective factors.

0/8 domains assessed

Strengths & Protective Factors

Note protective factors identified during the interview: supportive family, school engagement, positive peer group, hobbies, spiritual connection, adult mentor, good self-esteem, help-seeking behaviour.

Based on Goldenring JM & Rosen DS 2004. Enhanced with clinical pearls by Dr Sumit Mandal.