Mental Health Checklists
Mental Health Checklists
Region III
DIPACULAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Dipaculao South
Mucdol, Dipaculao, Aurora
Direction: Each item that applies to the child or adolescent should be checked off using the following rating
scale.
DISTURBED SLEEP 0 1 2 3
Has difficulties getting to sleep, scared of the dark, heard noises, etc.
Is afraid of being alone at night.
Has nightmares or night terrors.
SPECIFIC PHOBIAS 0 1 2 3
Has extreme fear of animals (a particular animal or insect, or animals in general)
Is frightened by clowns or other entertaining characters.
Cannot watch cartoons suitable for age group without being frightened.
Is over anxious about medical or dental procedures, refuses treatments, panics.
Is very fearful of going into some places.
Is excessively anxious about everyday risks (e.g., storms, thunder, water).
Is very uncomfortable in enclosed or crowded spaces.
Has excessive anxiety about germs, accidents, death and illness.
OBSESSIONS OR COMPULSIONS 0 1 2 3
Attempts to prevent a dreaded event by obsessional behavior.
Is distressed by thoughts, images or impulses that will not go away.
SOCIAL ANXIETY 0 1 2 3
Is excessively shy with unfamiliar person.
Is unusually reluctant to participate in group activities appropriate to age.
Is very sensitive and self-conscious, very easily humiliated or embarrassed.
Dislikes being watched, even in everyday activities such as eating or playing.
Is very shy and reluctant to perform even in a group.
Republic of the Philippines
Region III
DIPACULAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Dipaculao South
Mucdol, Dipaculao, Aurora
Direction: Each item that applies to the child or adolescent should be checked off using the following rating
scale.
UNWILLINGNESS TO SPEAK 0 1 2 3
Is reluctant to speak to anyone outside of family home.
Is reluctant to speak to visitors to the family home.
Is willing to speak to some family members but not others.
May speak to children bu not adults outside of the home.
Is unwilling to speak to familiar people when observed by a stranger.
Shows unwillingness to speak in first language (if multilingual)
CAUTIOUS PERSONALITY 0 1 2 3
Is chronically shy
Does not like to take risks of any kind.
Is low to gain confidence in new situations.
INFLEXIBILITY 0 1 2 3
Is often stubborn over small matters.
Was slow or resistant to toilet training.
Is very picky to foods, clothes, etc.
Often has tantrums if unable to get his or her own way.
Can be rigid about routines.
Does not like change.
Can sometimes be obsessional, excessively neat, or fussy.
Does not like unusual textures, tastes or physical sensations.
Direction: Each item that applies to the child or adolescent should be checked off using the following rating
scale.
NEGATIVE MOOD 0 1 2 3
Is negative about most things.
Complains of being “fed-up”.
Complains of being bored.
Often seems sad.
Often seems flat and emotionless.
Often seems angry and bad tempered.
Cries easily.
Irritable and touchy.
SOCIAL ISOLATION 0 1 2 3
Is bad tempered and uncommunicative (especially with adults).
Will not willingly join in family or peer group activities
Stays alone in his or her room for long periods of time.
Is excessively absorbed by music, computer games, cartoons, comics, etc.
Does not contact friends out of school.
Thinks people are deliberately trying to upset or annoy him or her.
Reluctant to attend school.
Says nothing is wrong when asked.
POOR CONCENTRATION 0 1 2 3
Often seems to be indecisive.
Often seems forgetful.
Is often poorly organized.
Often seems vague and unattentive.
Direction: Each item that applies to the child or adolescent should be checked off using the following rating
scale.
DESTRUCTIVE 0 1 2 3
Deliberately spoils or destroys other people’s possessions.
Sets fires, deliberately knowing that this will cause serious damage.
Vandalizes public property (graffiti or writings on walls, smashing glass).
DIFFICULT AT HOME 0 1 2 3
Often angry and uncooperative.
Secretive and often absent from home.
Particularly aggressive to a specific person (e.g., mother or younger sibling).
Demanding and intimidating, must have needs met.
Does not communicate positively.
Does not fulfill responsibilities.
Lacks warmth and empathy for family members.
Acts tough but is emotionally very immature.
Direction: Each item that applies to the child or adolescent should be checked off using the following rating
scale.
DIFFICULT TO DISCIPLINE 0 1 2 3
Refuses to comply with reasonable requests.
Deliberately disobeys rules.
Finds loopholes in rules.
Does not seem to care if privileges or favorite things are removed.
Does not like to reveal that punishments are hurting.
Does not like to sow that they are pleased with rewards.
Becomes defiant and disobedient when criticized or punished.
Becomes aggressive and violent when criticized or punished.
Makes threats to try to stop adults disciplining him or her.
Blames others for his or her wrongdoings.
Highly indignant about own innocence if blamed.
Very persistent if ignored, will escalate behavior until adults responds.
Justifies behavior by saying rules, requests, etc., were unreasonable.
DIFFICULT TO PLEASE 0 1 2 3
Is unwilling to show pleasure in gifts or outings.
Spoils family trips by constant complaining.
Is reluctant to what he or she wants.
Does not want what is offered, wants something different.rejects what adults
thought would be a treat.
Changes preferences (asks for one thing and then rejects it when it is given).
EASILY ANNOYED 0 1 2 3
Is very touchy and easily annoyed.
Views simple accidents as deliberate provocations.
Gets very angry if siblings or peers retaliate to his or her provocation.
Is easily irritated if things do not work properly.
Is very sensitive (e.g., “hates” an everyday noise such as siblings sniffing).
ANGRY OR RESENTFUL 0 1 2 3
Loses temper very quickly over minor matters.
Takes general criticism very personally.
Sees personal accusations where none were intended.
Holds grudges for a long time.
Sulks for a long time after an upset.
SPITEFUL OR VINDICTIVE 0 1 2 3
Will deliberately spoil others’ fun.
Will retaliate in a spiteful or vindictive way.
Ridicules success or popularity in others.
Spoils surprises or secrets.
ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS 0 1 2 3
Has attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder.
Has learning difficulties.
Has communication difficulties.
Direction: Each item that applies to the child or adolescent should be checked off using the following rating
scale.
EASILY LED 0 1 2 3
Is anxious to follow peer group fads and fashions.
Is easily led by others.
Does not initiate activities.
Does not voice own opinion.
Direction: Each item that applies to the child or adolescent should be checked off using the following rating
scale.
WITHDRAWN BEHAVIOR 0 1 2 3
Seems remote and “switched off”.
Seems sullen and uncommunicative.
Seems tired and unwilling to work or play.
Does not want to talk or write about himself or herself (e.g., will not write vacation
journal).
“Blocks” personal questions (e.g., “can’t remember” what he or she did during the
weekend).
Refuses or is anxious to go to school; does not want to leave parent.
Is secretive at home or at school.
Often wants to go to the medical room or be taken home.
SOCIAL DIFFICULTIES 0 1 2 3
Is overly possessive of one or two friends.
Rejects friendship when it is offered.
Tries to buy friends.
Is erratic; is friendly one day, unfriendly the next.
Is bad tempered and easily annoyed by small things.
Is verbally and physically aggressive when upset.
DETERIORATION 0 1 2 3
Does worse schoolwork than previously.
Displays a more negative attitude toward learning.
Is less willing to take risks and is more anxious about failure.
Is less easygoing socially.
Takes less pride in self and achievements.
Is less well behaved than previously.
Changes eating patterns (eats too much or too little).
Has regressed to thumb sucking, soiling, bed wetting, etc.
PHYSICALLY INJURY 0 1 2 3
Has unexplained bruises, burns, etc.
Is unwilling to undress for swimming, physical education, etc.
Takes frequent days off school.
Makes frequent visit to the lavatory.
Has frequent urinary tract infections.