Record details of the young person's past psychiatric history. Note that past history of problems is fairly predictive of future problems.

Use the Make or View Client Notes.

• What problems occurred in the past? Record diagnoses if these are remembered, if not the description of the symptoms.
• Who did the child see for help? Record the name of the clinician and the clinic address if possible.
• What treatments were offered? Talking therapy? Medication? Family therapy?...
• Were they helpful?