Next-Generation
Mental Health Evaluation
Adolescence brings unique challenges that demand more than repurposed child or adult measures. MIASA was designed specifically for adolescents—capturing the complexities of substance use, trauma, identity, family stress, and emerging mental health conditions.
By combining perspectives from youth, parents, and teachers, MIASA gives providers a clearer, fuller picture of teen functioning—helping them act with confidence and precision.
Why Providers
Choose MIASA
See the Whole Picture
Adolescent well-being is never one-dimensional. MIASA integrates input from youth, parents, and teachers into one unified framework, making it easier for providers to interpret and act on complex data.
Built for Today’s Practice
Assessments take less than 25 minutes to complete and can be administered on any device. Automated text and email reminders improve response rates, while a simple web interface reduces administrative load.
Relevant to Modern Challenges
From gaming and social media to trauma, identity issues, and family stress, MIASA reflects the realities adolescents face today—ensuring providers have tools that match current clinical needs.
MIASA at a Glance
40 Clinical Edition Scales
26 School Edition Scales
3 Informant Perspectives (youth, parent, teacher)
12–18 Age Range
25 minutes Average administration time
What We Measure
Emotional Health
Patterns of depression, anxiety, anger, and emotional distress.
Social Dynamics
Peer relationships, family functioning, social support, and risk factors such as rejection or negative peer influence.
School Engagement
Attention, classroom behavior, and academic performance, including unique scales for middle and high school populations.
Risk & Resilience
Substance use, trauma history, acting out, and protective strengths like self-esteem and coping strategies.
Modern Issues
Emerging adolescent concerns such as gaming addiction, social media use, and weight-related issues.
GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE
MIASA is rooted in more than 30 years of clinical research. Derived from the Adolescent Behavioral Questionnaire (ABQ), it has been validated across inpatient, school, and community populations.
Our most recent studies include:
A national normative sample of 700 adolescents, parents, and teachers across diverse backgrounds.
Validation research with over 1,100 parent/youth dyads comparing youth responses with clinical diagnoses.
Longitudinal outcome studies linking adolescent scores with adult mental health and functioning.
Technology That
Supports Practice
Adaptive Administration
Built-in guard items and real-time validity checks ensure data integrity.
Streamlined Communication
Automated email and text reminders reduce missed responses and keep participants engaged.
Clear Interpretation
Visual concept maps replace dense score reports, highlighting key insights at a glance.
Ongoing Support
Providers receive training webinars, discussion groups, and direct support to maximize MIASA’s impact.
NEXT STEPS
Ready to Bring MIASA Into Your Practice?
See how MIASA can help you deliver more accurate diagnoses, track progress in real time, and provide better outcomes for adolescents.