A guided 10-minute checklist for parents and caregivers. Spot early signs of anxiety, low mood, attention, behaviour, social and repetitive-thought patterns, and learn what to watch for and when to seek support.
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Answer as the parent or caregiver who knows this child best, thinking about the last 4 weeks. There are no right or wrong answers, only honest observations. Your answers stay on this device.
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What this means: This screener flags patterns worth a closer look. It does not diagnose anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, behaviour disorders, OCD or any other condition. If any area shows "Some signs" or "Elevated signs", the next step is a full evaluation with a paediatrician, child psychiatrist or psychologist. Take the PDF report with you.
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"Children rarely say they are anxious or depressed. They show it in stomach aches, tantrums, falling grades and pulling away. Parents who notice early change the story."
Early signs in six areas (worries, mood, attention, behaviour, social connection and repetitive habits) plus your child's strengths, daily impact and safety.
Parents and caregivers of children aged 6 to 17 who have noticed changes in mood, behaviour, focus or friendships, or who simply want a check-in.
Save your report and talk to our team. We connect families to child and adolescent specialists through HubCare Health and support any prescribed treatment.
Practical, evidence-based guidance for parents: what to look for, when to act and how to support your child at home and at school.
Source: World Health Organization, Mental health of adolescents fact sheet.
Mental health conditions in children are common and treatable. The earlier a pattern is noticed, the easier it usually is to help, and the less it affects learning, friendships and family life.
| Ages 6 to 11 | Ages 12 to 17 |
|---|---|
| Frequent stomach aches or headaches with no clear cause | Withdrawing from friends and family |
| Clinginess, fear of being apart from parents | Irritability, anger or extreme mood swings |
| Frequent tantrums or aggression | Big changes in sleep, eating or weight |
| Trouble focusing, sitting still or finishing schoolwork | Falling grades or refusing to go to school |
| Nightmares or new bedwetting | Alcohol, drug or risky online behaviour |
| Loss of interest in play | Hopelessness, self-criticism or talk of death |
Do not wait for a screening result. Call 112, the Cece Yara Child Helpline (0800 800 8001) or SURPIN (0800 078 7746), or go to the nearest hospital.
A paediatrician, child psychiatrist or clinical psychologist talks with you and your child, reviews development, health and family history, and often asks the school for input. They may use rating scales and check for physical causes such as hearing, vision, thyroid or sleep problems. Bring this report, school reports and a short list of examples of what you have noticed.
| Service | Contact | For |
|---|---|---|
| Cece Yara Child Helpline | 0800 800 8001 Free, 24/7 | Children in distress, abuse, and worried parents |
| SURPIN helpline | 0800 078 7746 Free, 24/7 | Suicidal thoughts and emotional crisis |
| Mentally Aware Nigeria (MANI) | 0809 111 6264 | Youth mental health support and referrals |
| National emergency line | 112 | Immediate danger |
| HubPharm care team | WhatsApp 0705 050 5001 | Guidance, specialist referral and prescribed medicines |
Cece Yara, SURPIN and MANI are independent organisations. Numbers checked November 2026.
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Last updated: November 2026 · HubPharm Africa · For education only, not a substitute for medical advice.
Answers about the screener, what results mean and how to get help for your child.
✉ Email UsNo. It highlights patterns worth a closer look. Only a qualified paediatrician, child psychiatrist or clinical psychologist can diagnose a mental, emotional or developmental condition, after a full assessment.
A parent or main caregiver who has watched the child closely over the last 4 weeks. If two caregivers see things differently, complete it together or each take it and compare. Teachers often notice different things, so their view is valuable at an evaluation.
Children and teenagers aged 6 to 17. For children under 6, speak directly with a paediatrician about development, behaviour or emotional concerns.
It takes about 10 minutes. You answer short questions in seven areas, then a question on daily impact and a safety question. If an area shows signs, a short set of follow-up questions helps clarify the pattern before you see your results.
"Low concern" means few signs in that area. "Some signs" means it is worth watching and discussing with a professional. "Elevated signs" means a professional evaluation is recommended soon. A safety concern always comes first, whatever the other results show.
Common signs include constant worry, stomach aches or headaches before school, clinginess, irritability, tearfulness, loss of interest in friends or play, changes in sleep or appetite, and falling behind at school. Children often show distress through behaviour and the body rather than words.
This screener can flag patterns linked to ADHD and autism, but these are developmental conditions that need a specialist assessment, usually by a developmental paediatrician, child psychiatrist or psychologist, using information from home and school.
Take it seriously and act today. Stay calm, listen, keep your child safe and remove anything they could use to hurt themselves. Call the Cece Yara Child Helpline on 0800 800 8001, SURPIN on 0800 078 7746, or 112 in an emergency, and arrange an urgent medical review.
Yes. Your answers and your child's name are processed only in your browser and are not stored or sent by HubPharm. Nothing is shared unless you choose to download, send or copy your report.
On the results screen choose Download PDF for a full report to take to a doctor, Email or WhatsApp to send it to your partner or your child's doctor, or Copy summary. More options shares only the link to this free screener.