Suicidality Assessment

Suicidality assessment is a careful process used by mental health professionals to understand if someone is having thoughts of ending their life. It involves asking about feelings of hopelessness, thoughts of death, plans, or intents to act on these thoughts. The goal is to identify risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs to ensure the person's safety. This assessment helps determine the urgency and appropriate level of care needed, such as therapy, support, or supervision, to prevent harm and provide the right help for someone struggling with thoughts of suicide.