Anxiety can be a detrimental condition for children and adults alike, with wide-ranging effects on quality of life. Anxiety disorders are prevalent in children and adults, but are often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Fortunately, there are several well-researched assessments that can help practitioners determine when a client is vulnerable to anxiety disorders, so they can get the help they need.
Three self-administered questionnaires in our template directory help screen for anxiety related disorders:
SCARED is a self-reported assessment widely used to assess childhood anxiety based on parent and child reporting. SCAARED is a self-reported assessment adapted from the SCARED assessment to assess adult anxiety.
We've digitized both of these assessments, so they deliver a score upon completion to the practitioner.
Our version of the SCARED assessment actually consists of two assessments. One is to be completed by the child. The other is to be completed by the parent.
SCARED consists of 41 items that measure the presence of five factors that parallel the DSM-IV classification of anxiety disorders: panic disorder or significant somatic symptoms, separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social phobic disorder, and significant school avoidance.
The individual being assessed is asked to qualify statements such as “My child is afraid to be alone in the house” and “When I get frightened, I feel dizzy” as not true or hardly ever true; somewhat true or sometimes true; or very true or often true.
SCARED is to be taken by children (and parents of children) ages 8-18 years. It should be taken separately by the child and parent. However, younger age children may need assistance understanding the questions. The assessment may be taken in the comfort of the individual’s home and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
Our version of SCARED delivers a score to the practitioner upon completion. The respondents themselves do not see the score unless the practitioner shows it to them. An overall score of 25 or above may indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder. High scores on certain questions may also indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder in one of the five areas listed above.
The SCAARED assessment is adapted from the SCARED assessment for children to assess adult anxiety.
SCAARED consists of 44 items that measure the presence of four factors that parallel the DSM-IV classification of anxiety disorders: panic disorder or significant somatic symptoms, separation anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and social phobic disorder.
The individual being assessed is asked to qualify statements such as “It is hard for me to stop worrying” and “People tell me that I look nervous” as not true or hardly ever true; somewhat true or sometimes true; or very true or often true.
SCAARED is intended for adults and may be taken in the comfort of their own home. Like, SCARED, it takes about 10 minutes to complete.
As with SCARED, our version of SCAARED delivers a score to the practitioner upon completion. The respondents themselves do not see the score unless the practitioner shows it to them. An overall score of 25 or above may indicate the presence of an anxiety disorder. High scores on certain questions may also indicate the presence of one or more of the four factors listed above.
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SCARED is a self-reported assessment widely used to assess childhood anxiety based on parent and child reporting. SCAARED is a self-reported assessment adapted from the SCARED assessment to assess adult anxiety. Hushmail has digitized both of these assessments, so they deliver a score upon completion to the practitioner. Related posts: |