Assessment and Screening Tools for Measuring Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Independent Living Skills in Adolescents
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Contact Information |
Adolescent Coping Orientation for Problem Experiences
(A-COPE)
1991
Assesses ability to balance demands of self, family and community; 12 subscales.
http://www.emt.org/userfiles/
youthlist_final.pdf
http://chipts.ucla.edu/asses sment/Assessment_Instru
ments/Assessment_files_
new/assess_acope.htm |
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Center for HIV Identification, Prevention and Treatment Services
The Wilshire Center
10920 Wilshire Boulevard
Suite #350
Los Angeles, CA 90024
Tel: (310) 794-8378 |
Adolescent Resiliency Attitudes Scale (ARAS)
1994
Assesses 7 resiliencies, broken down into skill subsets; also persistence in working through difficulties. Has been used as a measure of program success.
http://cart.rmcdenver.com |
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Dr. Belinda Briscoe
President and Founder
Higher Horizons, Inc.
8917 N. Kensington Road
Oklahoma City, OK 73132
Tel: (405) 721-5904 |
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Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, TX 78259
Tel: (800) 211-8378
http://harcourtassessment.com/
haiweb/Cultures/en-US/default.htm
Multi-Health Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 950
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Tel: (800) 456-3003
Customerservice@mhs.com
http://www.mhs.com |
Barsch Learning Style Inventory – Revised
1996
Assesses learning style: visual, auditory,
or kinesthetic; study guidelines provided.
Can be used with learning disabled students.
Web-based; immediate feedback.
http://ww2.nscc.edu/gerth_d/
AAA0000000/barsch_inventory.htm
http://www.academictherapy.com |
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Academic Therapy Publications
20 Commercial Boulevard
Novato, CA 94949
Tel: (800) 422-7249
http://www.academictherapy.com |
Behavior and Emotional Rating Scale
(BERS-2)
2000
Assesses pro-social and emotional strengths, including interpersonal, affective, asking for help, family, career, and academic. Designed for juvenile justice and child welfare agencies.
http://stoeltingco.com/tests/store/
ViewLevel3.asp?keyword3=966
http://www.proedinc.com/store/index.php |
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Psychological and Educational
Tests Division
Stoelting Company
620 Wheat Lane
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Tel: (630) 860-9700
http://stoeltingco.com
Pro-Ed
8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
Tel: (800) 897-3202
http://www.proedinc.com/store/ |
Bell Relationship Inventory for Adolescents
(BRIA)
2005
Assesses interpersonal relationships and psychological disturbance. Can be used for youth with nonverbal learning disability and Asperger’s Syndrome.
https://www-secure.earthlink.net/www.wps
publish.com/Inetpub4/catalog/W-453.htm |
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Western Psychological Services
12031 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 478-2061
http://www.wpspublish.com |
Connors Rating Scales – Revised
(CRS-R)
1997
Assesses hyperactivity (ADHD) and associated behavior patterns. Also short version to screen for ADHD. Spanish
http://vinst.umdnj.edu/VAID/Test
Report.asp?Code=CBRST
https://www.mhs.com/ecom/(cw0nhtqkwx
1ayxfb551wlc45)/product.aspx?
RptGrpID=CRS |
Assessment |
12-17 |
30 |
20 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Pearson Assessments
Tel: (800) 627-7271, ext. 3225
http://www.pearsonassessments.com
Multi-Health Systems
908 Niagara Falls Boulevard
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
Tel: (800) 456-3003
http://www.mhs.com |
Culture-Free Self Esteem Inventories
(CFSEI)
1992
Measures self-esteem in four areas:
academic, general, parental/home, and social.
http://cart.rmcdenver.com |
Assessment |
6-18 |
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15-20 min. |
No |
Fee |
Psychological Assessment
Resources, Inc. (PAR)
16204 N. Florida Avenue
Lutz, FL 33549
Tel: (813) 968-3003
http://www3.parinc.com |
DISC Predictive Scales
(DPS)
2001
Screens for 18 DSM-IV disorders. Several languages.
http://www.nasbhc.org/TAT/
Youth_at_risk_for_MH.htm
http://www1.endingsuicide.com/
PageReq?id=1924:9689 |
Screening |
8-18 |
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10-20 min. |
No |
Fee (mailing cost) |
DISC Development Group
Columbia University
1051 Riverside Drive
Unit 78
New York, NY 10032
Tel: (888) 814-3472 |
Individualized Protective Factors Index
(IPFI)
1992
Assesses protective factors in 3 domains: personal, social bonding, and social competence. Designed for youth in high risk environments.
http://www.emt.org/userfiles/ipfi.pdf |
Assessment |
10-16 |
71 |
30 min. |
No |
Public Domain |
EMT Associates, Inc.
771 Oak Avenue Parkway
Suite 2
Folsom, CA 95630-6693
http://www.emt.org/ |
Learning Needs Screening Tool
1997
Screens for learning disabilities/other cognitive disorders. Interview. Research-based. Valid for TANF population. Not valid for youth with limited English.
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/guides/
assessment/sample_forms/learning_
needs_screening_tool_word.doc |
Screening |
18-adult |
14 |
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No |
Public Domain |
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/assets/
guides/assessment/sample_forms/
learning_needs_screening_tool.pdf |
Life Stressors and Social Resources
Inventory-Youth Form
(LISRES-Y)
1995
Assesses risks and protective factors; provides comprehensive picture of current life context. Combined interview and self-report.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/resources/
deca/csscd/lifestr.pdf
http://cart.rmcdenver.com |
Assessment |
12-18 |
15 |
30-60 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Psychological Assessment
Resources, Inc. (PAR)
16204 N. Florida Avenue
Lutz, FL 33549
Tel: (813) 968-3003
http://www3.parinc.com |
Massachusetts Youth Screening Instrument
(MAYSI-2)
2000
Screens for risk of mental health problems and substance abuse; includes exposure to traumatic experiences. Used in juvenile justice system. Also Web-based version. Spanish.
http://www.umassmed.edu/nysap/
maysi2/what.cfm
http://lib.adai.washington.edu |
Screening |
12-17 |
52 |
10-15 min. |
No |
Fee |
University of Massachusetts
Worcester Campus
National Youth Screening
Assistance Project
55 Lake Avenue, N.
Worcester, MA 01605
Tel: (508) 856-8564
http://www.umassmed.edu/nysap/
maysi2/products.cfm |
Multidimensional Self Concept Scale
(MSCS)
1992
Assesses self-perception in 6 areas. Appropriate for preadolescents: no questions about dating.
http://www.emt.org/userfiles/
youthlit_final.pdf
http://www.proedinc.com/store/
index.php?mode=
product_detail&id=5180 |
Assessment |
9-19 |
150 |
20-30 min. |
No |
Fee |
Pro-Ed
8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
Tel: (800) 897-3202
ttp://www.proedinc.com/store/ |
Outcome Rating Scale - ORS
(also Session Rating Scale -SRS)
Assesses effectiveness of therapeutic treatment (ORS), or therapeutic alliance (SRS).
http://www.talkingcure.com
http://www.talkingcure.com/archives.asp |
Assessment |
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4 |
5 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Institute for the Study of Therapeutic Change
P.O. Box 578264
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: (773) 404-5130
http://www.talkingcure.com/
bookstore.asp |
Psychosocial Evaluation & Threat Risk Assessment
(PETRA)
Assesses threat risk for youth who exhibit threatening behavior; looks at psychosocial, social, and ecological context. 3rd grade reading level.
http://www3.parinc.com/products/
product.aspx?Productid=PETRA |
Assessment |
11-18 |
60 |
10-15 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Psychological Assessment
Resources, Inc. (PAR)
16204 N. Florida Ave.
Lutz, FL 33549
Tel: (813) 968-3003
http://www3.parinc.com |
Resiliency Scales for Adolescents
2005
Assesses strengths and vulnerabilities in 3 areas: mastery, relatedness, and emotional reactivity.
http://harcourtassessment.com/
haiweb/Cultures/en-US/default.htm |
Assessment |
15-18 |
60 |
15 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Harcourt Assessment, Inc.
19500 Bulverde Road
San Antonio, TX 78259
Tel: (800) 211-8378
http://harcourtassessment.com/
haiweb/Cultures/en-US/default.htm |
Reynolds Adolescent Adjustment
Screening Inventory
(RAASI)
1998
Screens for adjustment problems in 4 areas: antisocial behavior, anger, emotional distress, positive self-concept. 3rd grade reading level.
http://www.proedinc.com/store/
index.php?mode=product_detail&id=9366
http://www3.parinc.com/products/
product.aspx?Productid=RAASI |
Screening |
12-19 |
32 |
5 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Pro-Ed
8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
Tel: (800) 897-3202
http://www.proedinc.com/store/index.php
Psychological Assessment
Resources, Inc. (PAR)
16204 N. Florida Avenue
Lutz, FL 33549
Tel: (813) 968-3003
http://www3.parinc.com |
Reynolds Adolescent Depression
Scale, 2nd Ed.
(RADS-2)
2001
Screens for current depressive symptoms in 4 areas. 3rd grade reading level.
http://www3.parinc.com/products/
product.aspx?Productid=RADS-2 |
Screening |
11-20 |
30 |
5-10 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Psychological Assessment
Resources, Inc. (PAR)
16204 N. Florida Avenue
Lutz, FL 33549
Tel: (813) 968-3003
http://www3.parinc.com |
Self-Description Questionnaire III
(SDQ-III)
1992
Assesses multiple dimensions of self-concept. Also version for younger adolescents.
http://www.emt.org/userfiles/
youthlit_final.pdf
http://self.uws.edu.au/Instruments/
SDQ/SDQIII.htm |
Assessment |
16-adult |
139 |
20-25 min. |
No |
Fee |
SELF Research Centre
University of Western Sydney - Bankstown Campus
Locked Bag 1797
Penrith South DC NSW 1797
Australia
Tel: +61 2 9772 6428
E-mail: self@uws.edu.au
http://self.uws.edu.au/Instruments/
SDQ/Information.htm |
Self Esteem Index (SEI)
1991
Assesses self-perception in 4 areas: academics, family, peers, and personal security.
http://cart.rmcdenver.com
http://www.proedinc.com/store/
index.php?mode=product_detail&id=0905 |
Assessment |
7-18 |
80 |
30 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Pro-Ed
8700 Shoal Creek Boulevard
Austin, TX 78757
Tel: (800) 897-3202
http://www.proedinc.com |
Trauma Symptom Checklist for Children
(TSC-C)
1996
Assesses acute and chronic post-traumatic stress and related psychological symptoms.
http://www.swin.edu.au/victims/
resources/assessment/ptsd/tscc.html
http://www3.parinc.com/products/
product.aspx?Productid=TSCC |
Assessment |
8-16 |
54 |
30 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Psychological Assessment
Resources, Inc. (PAR)
16204 N. Florida Avenue
Lutz, FL 33549
Tel: (813) 968-3003
http://www3.parinc.com |
Young Adult Self-Report
(YASR)
1997
Assesses adaptive functioning and substance abuse. Several languages.
http://cart.rmcdenver.com
http://www.aseba.org/support/
support.html |
Assessment |
18-30 |
119 |
10 min. |
No |
Fee |
University Medical Education
The University of Vermont
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401-3456
Tel: (802) 656-8313
http://www.aseba.org |
Youth Assessment & Screening
Instrument
(YASI)
Assesses risk, needs/protective factors; areas include legal history, family, school, community and peers, substance abuse, mental health, attitudes, skills (social/cognitive), employment, and use of free time. Web-based; features include reassessment, outcome tracking, case management. Used in several states for juvenile probation and youth services.
http://www.orbispartners.com/
frame.htm |
Assessment |
14-21 |
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No |
Fee |
Orbis Partners
111 Colonnade Road, N.
Suite 207
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K2E 7M3
Tel: (613) 236-0773
http://www.orbispartners.com |
Youth Self-Report
(YSR)
1991
Assesses adolescent’s views of own competencies and problems; areas include activities, relationships, lifestyle, and psychological problems. Several languages.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/ssw/
projects/pmap/docs/nohysr.pdf
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Assessment |
12-18 |
112 |
15-20 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Department of Psychiatry
University of Vermont
1 South Prospect Street
Burlington, VT 05401-3456
Tel: (802) 656-8313
http://www.aseba.org |
Substance Abuse |
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Adolescent Alcohol and Drug
Involvement Scale
(AADIS)
2000
Screens for drug and alcohol abuse. Recommended for use in juvenile justice system.
http://pophealth.wisc.edu/chppe/adis/ |
Screening |
12-18 |
13 |
5 min. |
No |
Public Domain |
Population Health Institute
University of Wisconsin at Madison
2710 Marshall Ct.
Madison, WI 53705-2279
Tel: (608) 263-1304
http://www.pophealth.wisc.edu/
UWPHI/research/ADIS/ |
Adolescent Diagnostic Interview (ADI)
1993
Assesses substance abuse, also psychosocial stressors and cognitive function.
http://lib.adai.washington.edu
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Assessment |
12-18 |
213 |
30-90 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Western Psychological Services
12031 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 478-2061
http://www.wpspublish.com |
Adolescent Drug Abuse Diagnosis
(ADAD)
1989
Assesses substance use and severity of psychosocial problems in 9 areas. 83-item post-test evaluation available. Structured interview. http://lib.adai.washington.edu
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Assessment |
12-18 |
150 |
45-55 min. |
Yes |
Public Domain |
Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
4081 Ford Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Tel: (215) 877-6408
http://www.einstein.edu/facilities/
belmont/ |
Chemical Dependency Assessment Profile
(CDAP)
2000
Assesses chemical use and associated cognitive/behavioral problems.
http://lib.adai.washington.edu
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Assessment |
16 and up |
232 |
40 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
Multi-Health Systems, Inc.
908 Niagara Falls Boulevard
North Tonawanda, NY 14120-2060
Tel: (800) 456-3003
http://www.mhs.com |
Client Substance Index -Short Form
(CSI-S)
1990
Screens for substance abuse; developed for use in the juvenile court system.
http://www.drugstrategies.org/
teens/screening.html
http://lib.adai.washington.edu/ |
Screening |
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15 |
10 min. |
No |
Fee |
National Center for Juvenile Justice
(Publication #49)
http://ncjj.servehttp.com/NCJJWebsite/
publications/topical/topicalsubstance.htm |
Drug Use Screening Inventory-Revised (DUSI-R)
1990
Measures substance abuse and severity of problems in 10 areas of psychiatric/social function. Also interview and Web-based versions.
http://lib.adai.washington.edu
http://www.dusi.com/contact.html
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Screening |
10 and up |
159 |
20 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
The Gordian Group
P.O. Box 1587
Hartsville, SC 29550
Tel: (843) 383-2201
http://www.dusi.com |
Juvenile Automated Substance Abuse Evaluation
(JASAE)
1989
Assesses substance abuse, also attitudes and life stressors. Used by court system. Computer scoring. Audio version available. Spanish.
http://www.adeincorp.com
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Assessment |
12-18 |
108 |
20 min. |
Yes |
Fee |
ADE Incorporated
P.O. Box 660
Clarkson, MI 48347
Tel: (800) 334-1918
http://www.adeincorp.com |
Personal Experience Inventory
(PEI)
1988
Assesses substance abuse and risks; indicates need for psychiatric referral. Computer or mail-in scoring.
http://lib.adai.washington.edu
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Assessment |
12-18 |
276 |
45-60 min. |
No |
Fee |
Western Psychological Services
12031 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 478-2061
http://www.wpspublish.com |
Personal Experience Screening Questionnaire
(PESQ)
1991
Screens for substance abuse and associated psychosocial problems. Automatic scoring. 4th grade reading level.
http://lib.adai.washington.edu
Screening & Assessing Adolescents for Substance Abuse Disorders – TIP #31 |
Screening |
12-18 |
40 |
10 min. |
No |
Fee |
Western Psychological Services
12031 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Tel: (310) 478-2061
http://www.wpspublish.com |
Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory
(SASSI-A2)
1988
Screens for substance abuse and emotional/behavioral risk factors. Used in juvenile justice. Computer scoring and audio version also available. Spanish
http://lib.adai.washington.edu
http://www.sassi.com |
Screening |
12-18 |
100 |
15 min. |
No |
Fee |
The SASSI Institute
RR 2 Box 134
Springville, IN 47462
Tel: (800) 726-0526
http://www.sassi.com |
Independent Living Skills |
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Ansell-Casey Life-Skills Assessment
(ACLSA)
Comprehensive self-assessment of independent living skills. Web-based; immediate feedback. Individualized learning plans, supplemental resources.
http://www.caseylifeskills.org |
Assessment |
8-18 |
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No |
Public Domain |
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Daniel Memorial Independent Living
Assessment for Life Skills
Comprehensive assessment and reporting package, including individualized skill plan. Interview or Web-based.
http://www.danielkids.org/sites/web/
store/order.cfm?productID=59 |
Assessment |
14-adult |
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No |
Fee |
Daniel Memorial Institute
4203 Southpoint Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32216
Tel: (904) 296-1055
http://www.danielkids.org |
Life Skills Inventory
Comprehensive assessment of independent living skills. Interview. Also other assessments, such as youth self-assessment of preliminary visit, strengths/needs interview.
Assessing and Contracting with Youth, Independent Living Resources, Inc.
http://www.ilrinc.com |
Assessment |
16-18 |
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No |
Public domain (cost of book) |
Independent Living Resources, Inc.
411 Andrews Road
Suite 230
Durham, NC 27705
Tel: (800) 820-0001
http://www.ilrinc.com |
Working
Assesses nine behavioral workplace competencies; e.g., taking responsibility, working in teams, adapting to change, problem-solving, persisting. Statistically reliable and valid. Web-based version available.
http://www.hhpublishing.com/
_assessments/WORKING/index.html |
Assessment |
H.S. to adult |
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No |
Fee |
H&H Publishing
1231 Kapp Drive
Clearwater, FL 33765
Tel: (800) 366-4079
http://www.hhpublishing.com |
