Suicide AssessmentCurrent as of: December 7, 2017 |
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Suicide AssessmentTopic OverviewA suicide assessment is used to find out whether a person is at risk for a suicide attempt. Questions asked during a suicide assessment may include:
If a person has thoughts of harming himself or herself, the health professional always asks if he or she has access to the materials needed to follow through with those plans. If a depressed person has thoughts of suicide, a plan for suicide, and access to the materials needed to follow through with the plan, he or she is at great risk and should be admitted to a hospital for safety. Take any mention of suicide seriously. If someone you know is threatening suicide, get help right away. To learn more, see Suicidal Thoughts or Threats. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofDecember 7, 2017
Current as of: December 7, 2017 |
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