CSSRS

Question 1

What does CSSRS stand for?

Answer 1

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale

Question 2

Who can administer the CSSRS?

Answer 2

Anyone who has access to it. No mental health training required.

Question 3

Which two sections is the CSSRS divided into?

Answer 3

Ideation and Behavior

Question 4

What two versions of the CSSRS are there?

Answer 4

Full Version: 6-16 questions, for longer sessions and providers; Screening Version: 3-6 questions for first responders or when in hurry

Question 5

If you have the answer to a question, should you ask additional questions to clarify or explore?

Answer 5

No. Once you have an answer to a screening question, no need to pry.

Question 6

Questions 3-5 are “sub-questions” and are only asked if someone answers Yes to ___

Answer 6

Question 2. 3-5 are extra Ideation questions.

Question 7

What are the three “other than actual suicide attempt” types of suicidal behaviors screened for?

Answer 7

Interrupted attempt (interrupted by another)
Aborted attempt (stopped themselves)
Perparatory behavior (taking steps to do it)

Question 8

Can you determine suicidal intent if person does not specify they intended suicide?

Answer 8

Yes, you can infer from the knowledge that they knew the actions would kill them.