Lessons
Assessing Suicide Risk
The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) tool is a brief validated tool for use among both youth and adults. The Joint Commission approves the use of the ASQ for all ages. Additional materials to help with suicide risk screening implementation are available in The Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit, a free resource for use in medical […]
When further assessment is needed by a licensed clinician: The BSSA
Note, this part of the assessment need only be given if the licensed clinician is unsure of imminent risk. If imminent risk is clear, follow protocol for getting client into inpatient or emergency services contact and note that BSSA was not necessary to determine risk. If the client is in high distress and obviously a […]