pediatrics
Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents
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The following English-language screening tools for suicide in the medical setting may be useful. Please note that THE MANUAL is not responsible for the content of these resources. Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit: This five-question screening tool is designed to be used by doctors to screen children and adolescents for suicide risk for immediate, appropriate treatment. Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS): Comprehensive information on a unique suicide risk assessment tool that is endorsed by the World Health Organization, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among other prestigious agencies. Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) Tool: Along with this tool, there is in-depth information on when and why to use it as well as the pearls and pitfalls associated with its use. 