SUICIDE RISK ASSESSMENT

VERBAL SYMPTOMS 

• Discussing and making suicide plans 
• Discussing and gathering suicide methods/information 
• Statements that family and friends would not miss them 

Situational Symptoms 

• Deep or prolonged grief over any loss 
• Witnessed or experienced recent violence 
• Significant relationship issues 
• Anniversary of a substantial loss 

Behavioral Symptoms 

• Giving away personal possessions 
• A dramatic change in school performance 
• Sudden positive behavior change following a period of depression 
• Death themes through spoken, written, and artwork 

Suicide Threat Or Attempt Procedures 

• Alert School Leader, School Nurse, Guidance Counselor, and Student Support Coordinator. 
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STUDENT ALONE. 
• Remove the student from any immediate means of hurting themselves. 
• Clear the area to allow emergency personnel to work and provide privacy for the victim. Secure the scene and prevent anyone from disturbing evidence. 
• A BPS Suicide Risk Assessment must be conducted in collaboration with the Behavioral Health Services Department.

Suicide Risk Assessment