Young person's strength and difficulties questionnaire

It would help us if you answered all items as best you can, even if you are not absolutely certain.

Please give your answers on the basis of how things have been for you over the last month.

Your name *

Date of birth *

1. I try to be nice to people. I care about their feelings

2. I am restless, I cannot stay still for long

3. I get a lot of headaches, stomach-aches or sickness

4. I usually share with others, for example CD's, games, food

5. I get very angry and often lose my temper

6. I would rather be alone than with people of my age

7. I usually do as I am told

8. I worry a lot

9. I am helpful if someone is hurt, upset or feeling ill

10. I am constantly fidgeting

11. I have one good friend or more

12. I fight a lot. I can make other people do what I want

13. I am often unhappy, depressed or tearful

14. Other people my age generally like me

15. I am easily distracted, I find it difficult to concentrate

16. I am nervous in new situations. I easily lose confidence.

17. I am kind to younger children

18. I am often accused of lying or cheating

19. Other children or young people pick on me or bully me

20. I often offer to help others (parents, teachers, children)

21. I think before I do things

22. I take things that are not mine from home, school or elsewhere

23. I get along better with adults than with people my own age

24. I have many fears, I am easily scared

25. I finish the work I'm doing. My attention is good.

26. Do you have any other comments or concerns?

27. Overall, do you think that you have difficulties in one or more of the following areas: Emotions, concentration, behaviour or being able to get on with other people?

28. If you answered 'yes' to the above, please answer the questions below

29. If yes, please identify which areas they are having difficulties (please select all that apply)

Emotions Concentration Behaviour Getting on with other people

30. How long have these difficulties been present?

31. Do the difficulties upset or distress you?

32. Do the difficulties interfere with your home life?

33. Do the difficulties interfere with your friendships?

34. Do the difficulties interfere with your classroom learning?

35. Do the difficulties interfere with your leisure activities?

36. Do the difficulties make it harder for those around you (family, friends, teachers, etc)?

37. Do the difficulties make it harder for those around you? (family, friends, teachers etc)

Questionnaires for BCP Council