Behavioral Health
Does Your Child Need a Behavioral Health Evaluation?
In cooperation with community based mental health providers, we evaluate and treat children for behavior concerns and school problems including:
- Inattention and lack of focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
What We Do
If you have concerns about your child's behavioral development, please call or message our office to determine if your child needs an office visit with one of our providers or needs to be evaluated by a community mental health provider. We will discuss your concerns and gather information that will be used to determine how we can best help your child. If a Behavioral Evaluation with one of our providers is needed, we will schedule this visit for you and may provide you with assessment tools that you can complete prior to the your visit.
What to Expect
At least one week prior to your appointment, complete assigned assessments noted above. On the day of your child's behavioral evaluation, please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. Ideally, your child should eat a nutritious meal prior to the appointment and be well-rested.
Both you and your child will meet with the provider who will perform a thorough assessment and develop a behavioral health management plan for your child. Our providers may recommend additional counseling to best serve your child.
If the provider prescribes medication, he/she will want to follow up with your child in 1-3 months to assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled. It is best to schedule this appointment before you leave the office.
Assessment tools to complete for children ages 5-12:
- Vanderbilt Assessment - Parent Initial
- Vanderbilt Assessment - Teacher Initial
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) - Parent
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child
Assessment tools to be complete for children ages 13-18:
- Vanderbilt Assessment - Parent Initial
- Vanderbilt Assessment - Teacher Initial
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) - Parent
- Screen for Child Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) – Child
- Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ9)
- PSC-17
Completing the Assessments
- You and your child will be directed to complete the Assessments that are available under "Forms" on this website
- Your child's teacher may also need to complete forms
Important! All Assessments must be completed before the day of your child’s appointment.
Ongoing Medication Management
After your child's initial evaluation, if medication is started, your child must be seen within 1-3 months in order to continue the medication. If your child is doing well with his/her medication, subsequent appointments will be scheduled every 3-6 months. If a medication or dosage change is needed, your child may be seen within 1 month to assess your child's progress and to determine if the medication can be refilled.