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.