The Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) is a widely used tool in the field of child and adolescent mental health. It is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess symptoms of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents. The SCARED questionnaire consists of items related to various anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and school phobia.
The purpose of the SCARED is to help clinicians and researchers identify and assess anxiety symptoms in young individuals, aiding in the diagnosis and evaluation of anxiety disorders. It can be a valuable tool for identifying anxiety-related issues in children and adolescents and is often used as part of a comprehensive assessment process.
FREE PDF DOWNLOAD OF SCREEN FOR CHILD ANXIETY RELATED DISORDERS (SCARED) – both child and parent’s versions are included