Minor Crisis State Questionnaire Test

Understand an adolescent’s suicide risk in about 2 minutes. Seven focused items deliver fast, clear insight to guide next steps and urgent support when needed.

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20/35

Total Score (TS)

This scale sums the overall severity of the adolescent’s current crisis-related thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

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Moderate

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7 – 15: Low | 16 – 25: Moderate | 26 – 35: High

A score of 20 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable level of current crisis-related distress that may warrant closer attention.

example score

6/7

Crisis State Scale: Responses 4–5 (CSSR45)

Counts how many OKS-7 items were answered with high-intensity responses (4–5), indicating possible presence of a crisis state.

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Moderate

High

0 – 2: Low | 3 – 4: Moderate | 5 – 7: High

A score of 6 falls in the High range, meaning the adolescent gave high-intensity responses (4–5) on most items, suggesting a pronounced crisis-state profile that warrants careful attention.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

School counselors and psychologists

41%OF USERS

They use a quick screening to gauge suicide risk when a student shows warning signs or reports intense distress.

Clinic and crisis-line staff

34%OF USERS

They administer it during intake to rapidly estimate the severity of suicidal thoughts and decide on urgent next steps.

Social workers and youth services

25%OF USERS

They use it when supporting at-risk teens to determine how immediate the danger is and whether emergency intervention is needed.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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Points Scored (PS)

Average

17.7

Normal range

12.9 — 22.5

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Crisis State Scale: responses 4-5 (CSSr4)

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2.7

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1.5 — 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire assess?

It screens for the current severity of suicidal thoughts and related crisis symptoms in adolescents. It provides a brief risk indicator to guide next-step decisions.

Who is the questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for use with minors, typically ages 12–17, when there is concern about an acute emotional or behavioral crisis. It may be used in schools, clinics, or social service settings.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It includes 7 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items are brief and focus on current experiences.

How should responses be completed?

Responses should reflect the adolescent’s current state, using the time frame specified in each item. Items should be answered without extended discussion or interpretation.

How should results be used, and what if risk appears high?

Results support rapid triage and determine whether additional assessment or immediate safety measures are needed. High-risk indications require prompt referral to qualified crisis or mental health services.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Minor Crisis State Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

suicidal risk

This brief measure is designed to support rapid screening of acute distress and potential suicide risk in adolescents. The Minor Crisis State Questionnaire is intended to help identify current crisis-related thoughts and affect that may warrant immediate clinical attention.

It includes 7 items and typically takes about 2 minutes to complete. Items focus on the respondent’s current emotional state and crisis-associated cognitions; results are used to guide triage decisions, such as the need for same-day risk assessment, safety planning, or referral for urgent services.

The Minor Crisis State Questionnaire may be used in initial screening contexts (e.g., schools, outpatient clinics, or community agencies) and should be interpreted within the broader clinical picture rather than as a standalone diagnostic indicator. It is attributed to R. S. Lazarus.

Author: R. S. Lazarus

Literature: Nock, M. K. Self-injury. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. 2010.

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