Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)ΒΆ
The Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale is a 6-item scale used to assess the severity of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It is administered by a clinician as an interview, only to those participants who screen positive for suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Domains Assessed: Depression and Mood
Note: The C-SSRS is administered to all participants ages 11+. Previously, the C-SSRS was administered to participants ages 7+ who have indicated suicidal ideation.
References: Posner, K., Brown, G.K., Stanley, B., Brent, D.A., Yershova, K.V., Oquendo, M.A., Currier, G.W., Melvin, G., Greenhill, L., Shen, S., & Mann, J.J., The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale: Initial Validity and Internal Consistency Findings From Three Multisite Studies With Adolescents and Adults American Journal of Psychiatry, 2011; 168:1266-1277.
Time to Complete: 5 minutes
A complete list of assessments can be found here.
