Content and nature of suicidal ideation |
What are the thoughts? |
Are they active (volitional and with intent) or passive/non-volitional? |
How often do they occur? |
Have they increased in intensity or frequency? |
How long do they last (duration)? Are they obsessive? |
Can the thoughts be controlled? |
How powerful, intense is the urge? |
How do the thoughts make you feel? |
Anticipated method/Planning |
Does the child or adolescent have a method in mind? If so, have the adolescent describe it explicitly (since this provides information about the adolescent's level of intent and planning) |
Sample questions include: |
Do you have a plan? |
What time would you do it? |
Where would you do it? |
Do you think it would work? |
Do you think this would kill you? |
Is there anyone who could find you and save you? |
Access to means |
Does the adolescent have access to the method they have in mind? |
What is the level of dangerousness or lethality of the means they are considering? |
Does the child or adolescent have access to firearms and medications? |
Sample questions include: |
Do you have any of these things (pills, gun, razor, etc) in your possession? |
How easy would it be for you to get them? |
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