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title: Kinds of Assessments, Why Should I Get One, and When Should I Do It?
description: "The Baker Center for Children discusses the different kinds of mental health assessments available to children and adolescents, the importance and value of an assessment, and when parents should consider getting an assessment done for their child.   [Read More](https://www.bakercenter.org/assessment)…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/parenting-resources/assessment-kinds-of-assessments-why-should-i-get-one-and-when-should-i-do-it/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Parenting Resources
tags:
  - Audience
  - Families
  - Webinar
---

# Kinds of Assessments, Why Should I Get One, and When Should I Do It?

The Baker Center for Children discusses the different kinds of mental health assessments available to children and adolescents, the importance and value of an assessment, and when parents should consider getting an assessment done for their child.

 

[Read More](https://www.bakercenter.org/assessment)

 

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