Suicide Risk Assessment - 2026 Safety Planning

Suicide Risk Assessment and Safety Planning
Risk factors to be considered when determining risk for suicide. - ANS>>* Folks with
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diagnose-able psych. illness (90% of ppl who commit suicide.
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* Past hx of attempted suicide.
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* Familial/genetic predisposition.
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* Recent d/c from inpatient psych.- within 7 days.
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* Feeling of hopelessness/burden.
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*Ppl. with current ideation/intent plan.
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* Previous suicide attempts.
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* Alcohol/substance abuse users
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* Hx of psych. dx.
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* Recent losses- physical, financial, personal.
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* PTSD
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* Age, gender, race (elderly or young adult, unmarried, white, male, living alone.
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* Same sexual orientation.
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Warning signs of suicide - ANS>>* Makes plans.
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* Becomes withdrawn.
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* Shows despair.
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* Shows swings in mood or sleep .
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* Drinks or takes drugs.
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* Acts recklessly.
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* People may also be at risk if they have:
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* Mental disorders
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* Addictions to alcohol or other drugs
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* A serious physical illness
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* A major loss (such as the death of a loved one or the loss of a relationship or job)
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