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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Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS)
Suicidal Ideation Scale (SIS)
Average
27.2
Normal range
20.7 — 33.7
min.
0
max.
38
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
The questionnaire is completed by a clinician based on the results of an interview with the patient.
- Moderate to strong
- Weak
- Absent
- Absent
- Mild
- Moderate to strong
- More reasons for living than for dying
- Approximately equal
- More reasons for dying than for living
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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Suicidal Ideation Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs
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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