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Video 1: Suicide Risk Screening

Youth Suicide Prevention Video Series

Video length: 11 minutes

Video Chapters

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  • Introduction to screening (2:23–3:24)
  • Screening: a comprehensive suicide risk assessment (3:25–4:23)
  • Understanding and interpreting the screening tools (4:24–5:03)
  • ASQ (Ask Suicide Screening Questionnaire) (5:04–6:04)
  • C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) (6:05–7:35)
  • SAFE-T (Suicide Assessment Five Step Evaluation and Triage) (7:36–8:14)
  • Asking about suicidal thoughts (8:15–9:52)
  • Discussing results with patients & caregivers (9:53–10:36)
Dr-Lia-Gaggino-Host-of-the-Pediatric-Meltdown-Podcast

Lia Gaggino, M.D., FAAP, Primary Care Pediatrician, Former MC3 Consulting Pediatrician

  • Increase awareness about the prevalence and severity of suicide risk among youth
  • Utilize evidence-based Risk Screening and Assessment to mitigate risk
  • Encourage collaborative and supportive care

Resources Mentioned in Video

Screening Tools Mentioned in Video

Other Resources

Horowitz, L. M., Mournet, A. M., Lanzillo, E., He, J. P., Powell, D. S., Ross, A. M., Wharff, E. A., Bridge, J. A., & Pao, M. (2021). Screening pediatric medical patients for suicide risk: Is depression screening enough? Journal of Adolescent Health, S1054-139X(21)00060-4.

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