Importance of Psychiatric Assessment of a Child/Adolescent

Based on the YMH Boston Vignette 5 video, post answers to the following questions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm3FLGxb2ZU

• What did the practitioner do well? In what areas can the practitioner improve?
• At this point in the clinical interview, do you have any compelling concerns? If so, what are they?
• What would be your next question, and why?
IN GENERAL:
• Explain why a thorough psychiatric assessment of a child/adolescent is important.
• Describe two different symptom rating scales that would be appropriate to use during the psychiatric assessment of a child/adolescent.
• Describe two psychiatric treatment options for children and adolescents that may not be used when treating adults.
• Explain the role parents/guardians play in assessment.