Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED)

The SCARED is a self-report tool used to assess anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of anxiety across various dimensions such as panic disorder, generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and school avoidance.

Overview

The SCARED is used to assess anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents.

TARGET POPULATION

Children and Adolescents

NUMBER OF ITEMS

41

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-2 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of anxiety symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.90)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating SCARED scores with clinical assessments of anxiety.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor anxiety in children and adolescents.

Research and References
Birmaher, B., Khetarpal, S., Cully, M., et al. (1997). The Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED): Scale construction and psychometric characteristics. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 36(4), 545-553.

Related Assessments

MASC,

RCADS

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Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders (SCARED) FAQS

What is the SCARED used for?

The SCARED is used to assess anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents.

How is the SCARED scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-2 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the SCARED?

It is typically self-administered by children and adolescents.

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