The Child and Adolescent Initial Psychiatric Evaluation Form is tailored to capture the unique developmental, familial, and educational factors that shape a young person’s mental health. Unlike adult evaluations, this form integrates input from multiple sources—parents, caregivers, teachers—and focuses on behavior across environments, developmental milestones, school performance, and social-emotional functioning.
For psychiatric NPs, this structured evaluation allows for accurate diagnosis of disorders such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, depression, and conduct-related concerns. It also helps identify trauma, learning challenges, or family dynamics that influence symptoms. By using this form, clinicians can build a foundation for collaborative, age-appropriate care that includes psychoeducation, therapy referrals, and safe pharmacologic planning.