SAD PERSONS Mnemonic for Suicide Risk Assessment



S - Sex (male)

A - Age < 19 or > 45

D - Depression or hopelessness

P - Previous attempts or Psychiatric care

E - Excessive alcohol or drug use

R - Rational thinking loss

S - Separated or Single

O - Organized plan

N - No social support

S - Sickness



Low Risk: 0 - 4 points

Medium Risk: 5-6 points

High Risk: 7-10 points



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