Suicide Risk Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
evidence of suicidal ideation
A
- how often are you having these thoughts?
- thoughts getting stronger?
- thoughts in the past 2 hrs?
2
Q
Current plan
A
- have you made any plan to end your life?
- methods, where, how immediate, access to means?
- risk taking behaviour?
3
Q
Hx of previous attempts
A
- attempted suicide before?
- how many times?
- how long ago?
4
Q
Current stressors
A
- any upsetting events lately?
5
Q
Evidence of protective factors
A
- anyone to provide support ?
6
Q
personal coping strategies
A
- what has helped through these times previously?
