Creating a Safety Plan (Teens)

This worksheet is designed to help teens with suicidal ideation think about the things they can do to keep themselves safe. The worksheet helps teens think about their coping skills, identify people they can talk to, consider places they can go to feel safe, and identify hotlines they can reach out to when they feel they are in danger of self-harm. It ends with a one-page summary for them to fill out and keep with them. (0124, suicide ideation, DBT, BPD, bipolar)

Signs I am in Crisis

This worksheet is designed to help people identify signs that suggest they may be experiencing a crisis. The worksheet includes a checklist of symptoms as well as techniques that can help them deal with the acute stress. It concludes by asking people to identify friends or family who can help them get through this difficult period. (0124, depression, suicidal ideation, stress)

What Are Your Reasons for Living?

This worksheet is to help people who have had suicidal thoughts develop a different perspective on their lives. Questions ask people to think about their values, their goals, the people in their lives, and more. (1223, suicide prevention, suicidal ideation, depression)

Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (Risk Assessment)

This evidence-based scale is part of an international public health initiative involving the assessment of suicidality. Online training in administering the scale is recommended. The scale assesses factors like general clinical status, protective factors, actual attempts, intensity of ideation, and more. (1223, suicide, suicidality, suicide ideation, assessment)

Exit Interview Checklist

This worksheet gives clinicians guidelines on conducting an exit interview as well as a list of questions and issues to address with clients. (1223, interviews)