Suicidal Ideation Resource Sheet

Some women have thoughts or images about harming themselves. Begin the discussion with:

"Often when women are depressed, they have negative thoughts about harming themselves."

Proceed through the following questions:			Points
In the past month, did you: Think that you would be better off dead or wish you were dead?	NO	YES	1
Want to harm yourself?	NO	YES	2
Think about suicide?	NO	YES	6
Have a suicide plan?	NO	YES	10
Attempt suicide?	NO	YES	10
In your lifetime, did you ever make a suicide attempt?	NO	YES	4

Is at least 1 of the above coded YES?

If Yes, add the total number of points for the answers checked “YES” and specify the level of suicide risk as follows:

CURRENT SUICIDE RISK:

1-5 points Low
6-9 points Moderate
>10 points High