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Suicide risk assessment is a process of estimating the likelihood for a person to attempt or die by suicide.The goal of a thorough risk assessment is to learn about the circumstances of an individual person with regard to suicide, including warning signs, risk factors, and protective factors. [1]
Suicide prevention strategies focus on reducing the risk factors and intervening strategically to reduce the level of risk. Risk and protective factors unique to the individual can be assessed by a qualified mental health professional. Suicide prevention measures suggested by the CDC [95] Some of the specific strategies used to address are:
A number of risk factors have been linked to suicidal behavior, and there are many theories of suicide that integrate these established risk factors, but few are capable of explaining all of the phenomena associated with suicidal behavior as the interpersonal theory of suicide does. Another strength of this theory lies in its ability to be ...
Certain factors are known to be associated with increased risk of suicide, which may fall into one of three categories – individual, socio-cultural and situational. [1] There are several unusual or related actions which have been associated as predictors of suicidal feelings, including (but not limited to): [2]
In cases where a patient is actively attempting suicide even while in a hospital ward, a fast-acting treatment such as ECT may be first-line. Ideally, families are involved in the ongoing support of the suicidal individual, and they can help to strengthen protective factors and problem-solve around risk factors. Both families and the suicidal ...
[4] The "Risk Assessment Page provides a checklist for protective and risk factors for suicidality." [4] The C-SSRS has been found to be reliable and valid in the identification of suicide risk in several research studies. [5] [6] [7]
Life satisfaction, spiritual wellbeing and belief that a person can survive beyond their pain is protective against suicide. [9]: 98 Resiliency based on adaptive coping skills can reduce suicide risk, and research suggests these skills can be taught. [9]: 92 Finding hope can be a key protective factor and a catalyst for the recovery process.
Reports on the attitudes of young people identified as at risk of suicide have been released. [38] Such reports support the notion that connectedness, a sense of being supported and respected, is a protective factor for young people at risk of suicide.