Assessment tools and outcome measures:

 

The Measures Review Database

National Child Traumatic Stress Network – US

Database of reviews of tools that measure children’s experiences of trauma, their reactions to it, and other mental health and trauma-related issues.

 

Child Measures of Trauma and PTSD

Department of Veterans Affairs, US

A list of child and adolescent trauma and PTSD measures. Includes a brief description of each measure, sample items, versions and references.

 

Outcomes and indicators, measurement tools and databases for the National Action Plan for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention in Mental Health 2000

Department of Health and Ageing

This publication is a support and resource document for the National Action Plan for Promotion, Prevention and Early Intervention for Mental Health 2000. It includes indicators, measurement tools and databases relevant to assessing the implementation of the outcomes and strategies identified in the action plan.

 

Consumer measurement systems and child and adolescent mental health

Department of Health and Ageing

Under the National Mental Health Strategy, Australian, State and Territory Governments have committed themselves to reforming mental health services in Australia. A key element of the reform agenda is to improve the quality and effectiveness of mental health services. Consumer outcome measurement offers a practical means of promoting this agenda.

 

Children and War Foundation: testing instruments

Children and War Foundation

Link to instruments used to assess the mental health of children and adolescents following a disaster or trauma. Includes the Children's Impact of Events Scale and Depression Self Rating Scale for Children.