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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Standardised protocol is used to identify individulas, who may be at risk for suicide. Various scales have been used to predict the suicide risk. Some of them being Columbia suicide severity rating scale (C-SSRS), Becks scale for suicidal ideation

Screening

Although screening assessment for suicide risk is only a part of the broader aspect of suicide risk assessment, a number of scales are available:

• Columbia suicide severity rating scale(C-SSRS)- This is a questionnaire used for suicide assessment
• Beck's scale for suicidal ideation