Child Anxiety Questionnaire (SCARED)
Assess childhood anxiety with the SCARED questionnaire, used by San Diego naturopathic pediatric doctors to monitor and support children’s mental health.
Child Anxiety Questionnaire (SCARED)
Is your child experiencing anxiety? The SCARED (Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders) questionnaire is a validated tool used to assess anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents, helping parents and providers identify areas of concern.
Used by the pediatric providers at Nourish Medical Center, this questionnaire helps evaluate different types of anxiety including general anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and panic. Completing this assessment provides valuable information that can guide conversations with your child’s healthcare provider about support and treatment options.
You’ll Learn:
- How to complete the SCARED questionnaire with your child
- What different anxiety types look like in children
- When anxiety may benefit from professional support
- Questions to discuss with your provider about results
- How this tool helps monitor progress over time
This questionnaire is a screening tool designed to facilitate communication between parents and healthcare providers about childhood anxiety. It can be completed before or during appointments and reviewed with your Nourish pediatric provider to develop an appropriate support plan.
Who This Handout Is For:
- Parents concerned about anxiety in their child
- Families working with providers on mental health support
- Those wanting to monitor anxiety symptoms over time
- Parents seeking to understand their child’s emotional health
Download this questionnaire to assess and monitor anxiety symptoms in your child, and discuss results with your Nourish pediatric provider during office visits.
