A6: Mild Suicidal Ideation of Limited Frequency, Intensity, and

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Risk Description Indicated Response

Level

Nonexiste Absence of an acute overlay, no significant stressors or No particular changes in ongoing treatment
nt prominent symptoms;
only appropriate for ideators and single attempters
A6: Mild Suicidal ideation of limited frequency, intensity, and Evaluation of any expressed suicidal
duration; no identifiable plans, no intent, mild ideation to monitor change in risk
dysphoria/symptoms, good self-control, few risk factors,
and identifiable protective factors
Moderate Frequent suicidal ideation with limited intensity and duration; 1. Recurrent evaluation of need for hospitalization
some specific plans, no intent, good self-control, limited 2. Increase in frequency or duration of outpatient
dysphoria/symptoms, some risk factors present, and identifiable visits
protective factors 3. Active involvement of the family
4. Frequent reevaluation of treatment plan goals
5. 24-Hour availability of emergency or crisis
services for patient
6. Frequent reevaluation of suicide risk, noting
specific changes that reduce or elevate risk
7. Consideration of medication if symptoms
worsen or persist
8. Use of telephone contacts for monitoring
9. Frequent input from family members with
respect to indicators
10. Professional consultation as indicated
Severe Frequent, intense, and enduring suicidal ideation; specific plans, Immediate evaluation for inpatient
no subjective intent but some objective markers of intent (e.g., hospitalization (voluntary or involuntary,
choice of lethal method[s], available/accessible method, some depending on situation)
limited preparatory behavior),
evidence of impaired self-control, severe dysphoria /symptoms,
multiple risk factors present and few if any protective factors
Extreme Frequent, intense, and enduring suicidal ideation; specific plans, Immediate involuntary evaluation for inpatient
clear subjective and objective intent, impaired self-control, hospitalization
severe dysphoria/symptoms, many risk factors and no
protective factors

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