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Assessment


NCPIC (National Cannabis Prevention and Intervention Centre) provides a range of assessment tools for assisting clinicians working with young people with cannabis issues.

The SDS (Severity of Dependence Scale) has been developed to assess the degree of dependence to various drugs. It is not considered reliable in young people aged under 16.

Psycheck is an evidence based CBT intervention. While not youth specific, it is suitable for young adults, and contains a full range of tools including assessment tools and tools to assist the intervention.

The Mental Status Examination (MSE) is a standardised assessment tool used primarily in the mental health field.

The Suicide Risk Assessment form includes a number of questions designed to ascertain suicide risk. This form includes suggested responses based on level of assessed risk.

DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale) is a popular assessment tool, which can be used in people aged over 16.

FAQ on the DASS-21 is useful in explaining this assessment tool.

AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is designed to measure the nature and extent of alcohol related problems. It is designed to be used in people aged over 18.

HEADSS (Home, Education, Activities, Drugs, Sexuality, Suicide) is a psychosocial assessment tool designed for adolescents.

The Parenting Support Toolkit has been designed by the Victoria government to assist AOD workers in assessing the parenting support needs of their clients.

The Youth Assessment and Intervention Tool has been developed by the Victorian government, and contains a full assessment tool, treatment plan and explanatory notes.