Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS)

• 2015

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• Bruce Chorpita

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The Revised Children's Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) is a tool used to measure anxiety and depression in children. It helps identify different types of anxiety, like social or separation anxiety, as well as depression symptoms. The scale is useful for parents, teachers, and healthcare providers to understand children's mental health better. It can guide them in providing the right support or treatment if needed. Links are provided for more information about RCADS resources online.

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Focus Area: Mental Health

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Anxiety Disorders; Child; Child Behavior; Depression; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Psychological Tests; Psychometrics

Institutions: University of California, Los Angeles

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