his grandmother in a high-density public housing complex would most likely be exposed to the
issues that the HEEADSSS assessment addresses. Physical and social threats often arise during
adolescent age. Without an adequate psychosocial history, one is unlikely to spot problems early
enough to significantly reduce adolescent morbidity and mortality (Klein, Goldenring, and
Adelman, 2014).
Three out of every four adolescent deaths are caused by violent activity such as
homicides and suicides, or unintentional activity such as motor vehicle accidents, (Sullivan,
2019). It is also critical to assess for safety and provide the adolescent with resources if he has
fears for himself.
5 Questions
1.
Where do you live?
2.
Have you ever failed or repeat a grade?
3.
Do you ever drink or smoke pot alone?
4.
Are you dating? How long have you been together?
5.
Have you ever seen or been the victim of violence?
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