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Understand Your Child’s Emotional Wellbeing in 2 Minutes

Many parents wonder if their child’s emotions and behaviours are typical or if they need extra support. The Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) for ages 4-17 years is a simple, evidence-based tool that helps you assess your child’s emotional and behavioural wellbeing

How It Works

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Paediatric Symptom Checklist-17

The Paediatric Symptom Checklist-17 (PSC-17) is a psychosocial screening tool (not a diagnosis) designed to facilitate the recognition of cognitive, emotional, and behavioural problems such as anxiety and depression, so that appropriate interventions can be initiated as early as possible.

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Instructions:

The PSC-17 is rated by a parent or guardian on behalf of the child and is appropriate for use with children between 4 and 17 years of age.


  1. Indicate how often your child has had the following experiences over the past two weeks.

  2. Sum the points (1 or 2) of each response for a total score.

1. Feel sad
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
2. Feel hopeless
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
3. Feel down on him/herself
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
4. Worry a lot
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
5. Seem to be having less fun.
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
6. Fidget, is unable to sit still
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
7. Daydream too much
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
8. Distract easily
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
9. Have trouble concentrating
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
10. Act as if driven by a motor (active or on the go)
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
11. Fight with other children
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
12. Not listen to rules
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
13. Not understand other people’s feelings
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
14. Tease others
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
15. Blame others for his/her troubles
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
16. Refuse to share
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often
17. Take things that do not belong to him her
0 Never
1 Sometimes
2 Often

​​Frequently Asked Questions:

 

What does the PSC measure?
The Paediatric Screening Checklist (PSC) helps identify signs of emotional or behavioural difficulties, such as anxiety and depression, attention issues, and social challenges.
 

Is this a diagnosis?
No, the PSC is a screening tool. This helps identify potential areas of concern and guides the next steps in supporting your child's emotional wellbeing through counselling or skill-building programs.

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What if my child’s score is normal but I still have concerns?
You can still book a consultation to discuss any observations or questions you may have.

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