Mairi's Assessment

Mairi's GP assesses her overall health, focusing on her recent weight-management issues. He forms a view that Mairi may be experiencing an eating disorder that may be associated with more deep-rooted difficulties with her self-image and self-confidence. He decides that, in combination, these problems warrant referral to a Young Person's Unit which is better equipped to provide supportive intervention.

Being healthy

This includes full information about all aspects of a child's mental health and development, relevant to age and stage. Developmental milestones, major illnesses, hospital admissions, any impairments, disabilities, conditions affecting development and health. Health care, including nutrition, exercise, physical and mental health issues, sexual health, substance abuse. Information routinely collected by health services will connect with this.