Description
The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is a tool that supports suicide risk assessment in adolescents through a series of items, and answers that help users both identify whether someone is at risk for suicide and assess the severity and immediacy of that risk. The questionnaire takes about 5 minutes to administer. Included on the document are 6 questions with scoring and potential next steps. Physicians and other professionals should seek training from a licensed mental health professional to establish confidence in administering this tool. Ensure your office has procedures and ongoing training regarding what to do if a patient is experiencing suicidal ideation.
Tool: http://cssrs.columbia.edu/wp-content/uploads/C-SSRS_Pediatric-SLC_11.14.16.pdf
Tool can be downloaded and printed freely but may require permission to use commercially.
Please ensure you are working with a trained mental health professional when considering use of a suicide screener. Do not leave a child or young person alone if they are at risk to themselves or others.
If you or someone you know are in a mental health crisis, call or text 988. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, dial 911.
Want to discuss your school’s suicide prevention protocols? Give us a call. No Wrong Door Marketplace materials or resources are reviewed and curated by the Ohio School-Based Center of Excellence for Prevention & Early Intervention. To discuss resources, add, or suggest updates to No Wrong Door Marketplace, please call 513-529-2450. www.OhioSBCOE.org
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