The Short Strengths and Difficulties
Questionnaire is a five item mental health screening questionnaire
designed to assess the mental health of children 4 years and older.
The purpose of the proposed study is to calibrate the scores of
this questionnaire against diagnostic psychiatric interviews to
establish the cut-off score that best determines serious emotional
disturbance.
US Code:
42
USC 242 Name of Law: National Center for Health Statistics
US Code: 42
USC 290 Name of Law: Center for Mental Health Services
US Code: 41
USC 306 Name of Law: National Center for Health Statistics
PL:
Pub.L. 111 - 5 115 Name of Law: American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.