Psychiatric Intervention

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DIAGNOSTIC IMPRESSION: This is the 8 year old female referred for the TiPs psychiatric consultation. This is very complex family history and psychosocial situation that includes father who is incarcerated. Child was at home when mother was hurt by fire arms. That was the accident. Scoring positive for symptoms of ADHD Depression anxiety and possible PTSD. Considering severity of symptoms and no available child psychiatrist close to home we will bridge the care and see pts to attempt medication stabilization.
Diagnosis
Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate. Generalized anxiety disorder, rule out PTSD, rule out ADHD.

RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. 1. There are no acute safety concerns today. She can continue as outpatient, no higher

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