The Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health

The aim of the Association of Child and Adolescent Mental Health (ACAMH) is sharing best evidence and improving practice. We aspire for ACAMH to become a major portal, access point for anyone seeking the most expertly digested understanding and interpretations of the best evidence available.

Useful Questionnaires

Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire 

The SDQ is a brief emotional and behavioural screening questionnaire for children and young people. The tool can capture the perspective of children and young people, their parents and teachers.

Child Behaviour Checklist

The Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL/6–18) is a 113-item parent report measure designed to assess behavioural and emotional problems in children and young people aged 6–18 years.