Interviewing Kids Tips

Firstly, tell them..You’re not in trouble

Confidentiality
Ask Fav. Video Games, Tiktok/Youtubers
Open ended Qs - acknowledging, affirmations, reflections,
Goals/Expectation

HEADDSSS
Home
Education/Employment
Eating
Activities
Drugs
Suicide/Depression
Sexuality
Safety
Strengths

Psychosocial Screen - PSC-17 (>15 + Attention>7, Externalizing>7, Internalizing>5)

Rating Scales (Vanderbilt ADHD, PHQ9 Depression, SCARED Anxiety)

Refer for Behavioural Counseling

Treatment planning:
Knowing their knowledge
What’s working/not working
how we reached working diagnosis

Social environment very important