Suicidal Ideation Scale Test

In about 4 minutes, it clarifies the level and type of suicidal thinking, from passive death wishes to active intent and preparation. Clinician rated for clear risk tracking over time and better care decisions.

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October 2, 2025

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26/38

Suicidal Ideation (SI)

Assesses the current intensity of suicidal thoughts, intentions, and preparatory actions to estimate suicide risk severity.

Low / not clinically significant

Clinically significant

0 – 5: Low / not clinically significant | 6 – 38: Clinically significant

A score of 26 falls in the clinically significant range, indicating a high current intensity of suicidal ideation and related intent/preparatory features.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Clinical psychologists and therapists

41%OF USERS

Use it during intake or follow-up sessions to clarify suicidal thoughts, intent, and any preparatory steps and guide immediate safety planning.

Psychiatrists in outpatient care

34%OF USERS

Apply it to quickly gauge suicide risk severity, document change over time, and decide on treatment intensity or urgent referral.

Crisis and emergency clinicians

25%OF USERS

Rely on it in high-pressure evaluations to structure a brief interview and determine the level of imminent danger.

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Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS)

Average

27.2

Normal range

20.7 — 33.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this scale assess?

It assesses the severity and characteristics of suicidal thoughts and intent. It also covers passive death wishes and preparatory actions.

Who completes the rating form?

A clinician completes the ratings based on a structured interview. It is not designed for patient self-report in this format.

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

Administration typically takes about 4 minutes. The scale contains 21 items.

What time period should be considered during the interview?

Ratings should reflect the time frame specified in the interview instructions. If no period is specified, document the period used and rate the most clinically relevant recent interval.

How are results used in clinical care?

Results support initial risk estimation, monitoring over time, and selection of interventions. Scores should be interpreted alongside clinical judgment and other risk indicators.

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Suicidal Ideation Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

suicidal risk

In clinical settings, the Suicidal Ideation Scale is used to structure an interview-based assessment of suicidal thoughts and related intent. It helps characterize the severity and nature of ideation, including passive thoughts of death, active intent, and preparatory behaviors.

The measure consists of 21 items and typically takes about 4 minutes to complete when administered by a clinician. It is commonly used to support initial risk evaluation and to monitor change over time in response to treatment or changes in clinical status.

The Suicidal Ideation Scale was originally developed by Aaron Beck, M. Kovacs, and A. Weissman (1978) and is intended to inform clinical judgment rather than function as a standalone determinant of risk.

Author: a-t-beck

Literature: Beck, A. T., Rush, A. J., Shaw, B. F., & Emery, G. Cognitive therapy of depression. Guilford Press. 1979.; Beck, A. T., Kovacs, M., & Weissman, A. Assessment of suicidal intention: the Scale for Suicide Ideation. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. 1979.

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