suicide-screening
Suicide Risk Screening
Description
This skill helps administer and interpret validated suicide risk screening instruments. The ASQ provides a brief initial screening, while the C-SSRS (Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale) offers comprehensive assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior.
Clinical Context: These tools help identify individuals at risk for suicide, assess severity of suicidal thinking, and guide clinical decision-making about safety interventions. They are support tools that supplement, not replace, comprehensive suicide risk assessment and clinical judgment.
⚠️ CRITICAL SAFETY NOTICE
ANY positive suicide screen requires IMMEDIATE action. DO NOT leave patient alone. Comprehensive risk assessment and safety planning required before patient leaves your care.
Universal crisis protocols: ../../docs/references/crisis-protocols.md