Suicide Screening - Answers Essential assessment including C-SSRS tool to identify suicide risk
Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) - Answers Evidence-based tool measuring severity of
suicidal ideation and behavior
C-SSRS Screening Toolkits - Answers Available for various settings with six questions for suicide risk
assessment
Assaultive or Homicidal Ideation - Answers Listening for indications of harm towards self or others
during assessment
Social Assessment - Answers Collecting data on patient's social support, relationships, and activities
Functional Status - Answers Assessing patient's ability to function independently and cope with others
Social Systems - Answers Examining patient's connections, support systems, and community
involvement
Family Assessment - Answers Evaluating patient's relationships, roles, and conflicts within the family
Cultural Assessment - Answers Considering cultural beliefs and practices influencing mental health
Community Support and Resources - Answers Assessing patient's connections to community services
and resources
Occupational Status - Answers Documenting patient's work history, satisfaction, and job changes
Economic Status - Answers Evaluating patient's financial well-being and stress related to finances
Financial Stress Assessment - Answers Determining if the patient feels stressed by finances and has
enough for basic needs
Legal Status Assessment - Answers Checking patient's age, marital status, and legal guardianship due to
laws governing mental illness
Quality of Life Assessment - Answers Evaluating how the patient rates their life and measures its quality
Psychosocial Strengths Identification - Answers Recognizing areas of strength and wellness in the patient
Spirituality Assessment - Answers Evaluating the patient's sense of connectedness, meaning in life, and
transcendence beyond self
Spiritual Care Needs Assessment - Answers Identifying specific spiritual care needs and formulating a
care plan