Key domains of the psychosocial history

Assessment frameworks
HEEADSSS	SSHADESS
Home environment	Strengths
Education/employment	School
Eating	Home
Activities	Activities
Drugs	Drugs and other substance use
Sexuality	Emotions/eating/depression
Suicide/depression	Sexuality
Safety from injury and violence	Safety

These pneumonic frameworks provide organizational structure to the adolescent psychosocial history questions.

References:

Klein DA, Goldenring JM, Adelman WP. HEEADSSS 3.0: The psychosocial interview for adolescents updated for a new century fueled by media. Contemporary Pediatrics. https://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/view/heeadsss-30-psychosocial-interview-adolescents-updated-new-century-fueled-media (Accessed October 22, 2024).
Ginsburg KR. The SSHADESS Screening: A strength-based psychosocial assessment. In: Reaching Teens: Strength-Based, Trauma-Sensitive, Resilience-Building Communication Strategies Rooted in Positive Youth Development, 2nd ed, Ginsburg KR, ZBR McClain (Eds), American Academy of Pediatrics, 2020. p.225.

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