Below is a list of resources and links that you may find useful during a patient consultation or initial assessment.
Standard tools
PHQ9
GAD7
6CIT
Choice and medication
Anxiety meds comparison chart
Depression meds comparison chart
Managing medication – a guide to assist health and social care workers in conversations with people
Antipsychotic Monitoring – Patient Information Leaflet
Antipsychotic Monitoring – Patient Information Leaflet – Easy Read
NICE – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Mental health guidance, pathways and quality standards
Mental health and behavioural conditions
Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS)
NHS.uk
Lester Tool
The Lester Tool is a summary poster to guide health workers to assess the cardiometabolic health of people experiencing psychosis and schizophrenia, enabling staff to deliver safe and effective care to improve the physical health of people with severe mental illness.
Royal College of General Practitioners Mental Health Toolkit
The Mental Health Toolkit provides resources for healthcare professionals to support the diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems. The toolkit provides trigger questions, diagnostic tools, and current guidance for healthcare professionals supporting those with mental ill health.
Leeds pathways and screening tools
Leeds Autism Diagnosis Service – The Care Pathway
Leeds perinatal pathway and guide for professionals
Eating disorders screening tool
Professional resources
Leeds Mental Health Strategy 2020-25
Coronavirus resources for professionals
Coronavirus – information for people working to promote health and wellbeing in Leeds
Promoting perinatal wellbeing for women, partners and families