Suicide Risk Assessment

Questions to ask Yourself

1. Does your client express suicidal thoughts? If so, for how long? How often are these thoughts?
2. Do they have a plan? Do they have the means to commit suicide (e.g., a gun in the house)?
3. Do they have a history of past suicide attempts or rehearsals of their plan?

In cases of emergency, call 911.

 

Resources for more information:National Suicide Hotline

 

Suicide Screening Example