Danger to Self and others

Question 1

What is the level of risk associated with:

• Limited thoughts of harm to self/others.
• No plan or intent
• Few risk factors present

Answer 1

Low Risk

Question 2

What are some of the interventions needed for a “Low risk” danger?

Answer 2

• Identify social supports
• Identify coping mechanisms.
• Provide referrals for clinical contacts.
• Reassess frequently

Question 3

What are some of the interventions associated with “moderate risk” danger?

Answer 3

Low risk interventions plus:

• Explore alternatives to violence
• Remove lethal means to harm self/others.
• Decrease isolation
• Explore the option of medication