HEADSS assessments

HEADSS assessments are used by healthcare professionals, especially those working in pediatric and adolescent health.

The HEADSS assessment is typically used during routine health checks with adolescents or when there is a concern about the adolescent's health or well-being.

The HEADSS assessment is conducted as a conversation between the healthcare provider and the adolescent. The healthcare provider asks questions about each HEADSS area, records the responses, and uses this information to identify health risks and plan appropriate interventions.