Teen Suicide Risk
A Practitioner Guide to Screening, Assessment, and Management
Cheryl A. King, Cynthia Ewell Foster, and Kelly M. Rogalski
2. A Look at Overall Risk and Protective Factors
3. Screening: How We Recognize Elevated Risk
4. Suicide Risk Assessment and Risk Formulation
5. Intervention Planning and Care Management
6. Partnering with Parents and Schools
7. Legal Issues
Appendix A. Risk Factor Checklist for Teen Suicidal Behavior and Suicide
Appendix B. Tracking Form for School-Based Screening
Appendix C. Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools (Guidelines and Education/Awareness Programs)
Appendix D. Questions to Ask about Current Suicidal Thoughts
Appendix E. Teen Suicide Risk Assessment Worksheet
Appendix F. Documentation of Teen Suicide Risk Assessment
Appendix G. SAFE-T Card
Appendix H. Safety Plan Form
Appendix I. Suicide Warning Signs for Parents
Appendix J. Tips for Communicating with Teens
Appendix K. Useful Websites
Appendix L. Evidence-Based Youth Suicide Interventions
Appendix M. Sample Letter to Formally Request School Services