Risk Assessment

Suicide Risk

  • Have you ever tried to harm or kill yourself before?

  • Are you currently having thoughts about suicide?

  • Does anyone in your family have a history of suicide?

  • Do you have a specific plan or intent to harm yourself?

  • Are you feeling very hopeless or distressed right now?

  • Have you recently lost your job, relationship, or important role?

  • Are you currently using alcohol or drugs?

Self-Harm

  • Have you ever hurt yourself on purpose?

  • Are you having thoughts about hurting yourself now?

Aggression and Violence

  • Have you ever been violent or aggressive toward others?

  • Do you feel angry or agitated right now?

  • Have you ever used weapons to hurt someone?

  • Do you have access to weapons or means to harm others?

Vulnerability and Mental Health

  • Have you been diagnosed with any mental illness before?

  • Do you have trouble remembering things or feel confused?

  • Do you sometimes hear or see things others don’t?

  • Are you currently neglecting your personal care or health?

  • Do you feel unsafe or vulnerable around others?

Compliance and Behavior

  • Are you following your treatment or medication plan?

  • Have you tried to leave or run away from care recently?

Protective Factors

  • Do you have family or friends who support you?

  • Are you involved in any community or social groups?

Protective Factors

These are things that reduce the risk of harm or suicide. Examples to include:

  • Strong family or social support

  • Good relationships with friends or community

  • Engagement in treatment or therapy

  • Positive coping skills or problem-solving abilities

  • Stable housing or employment

  • Hopefulness about the future

  • Access to healthcare and medication compliance

  • Religious or cultural beliefs that discourage self-harm

Management Plan

This outlines how to reduce identified risks and support the person. It may include:

  • Regular monitoring and follow-up appointments

  • Safety planning (e.g., removing access to means of harm)

  • Referral to mental health professionals or crisis services

  • Medication management and adherence support

  • Involving family or support networks in care

  • Providing resources for social support or counseling

  • Emergency contact plans if risk escalates

  • Clear instructions on what to do if suicidal or aggressive thoughts increase