Mental health screening is a brief, structured way to identify children and adolescents who may be experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, or mental health concerns.

Screening does not provide a diagnosis, but it can help identify concerns early, guide conversations with children and families, and determine when further assessment, support, or referral may be helpful.

The resources below provide screening and assessment tools, trusted websites, and practical information to help professionals and families better understand common childhood and adolescent mental health concerns.

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These resources were originally developed through North Dakota’s Pediatric Mental Health Care Access (PMHCA) Grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and administered through the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services – Behavioral Health Division.