Suicidal Personality (SL-19) Test

Understand suicide risk and the intensity of suicidal thoughts in about 4 minutes. A fast, 19 item screen that helps clinicians spot urgent cases and guide timely support.

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11/19

Suicide Risk Level (SRL)

Assesses the current level of risk for suicidal behavior based on reported thoughts, tendencies, and intentions.

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0 – 5: Low | 6 – 13: Moderate | 14 – 19: High

A score of 11 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a noticeable presence of suicidal thoughts or tendencies compared with low-risk scores.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Therapists and counselors

41%OF USERS

They use it during intake or check-ins to quickly gauge suicide risk and decide what level of support is needed.

Clinical psychologists and psychiatrists

34%OF USERS

They add it to assessments to clarify the severity of suicidal thoughts and track changes over time.

Crisis and school staff

25%OF USERS

They use it as a brief screen when someone shows warning signs and needs fast triage for safety planning.

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

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Level of suicide risk (Losr)

Average

6.5

Normal range

3.9 — 9.1

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for suicidal thoughts, planning, intent, and related behaviors. Results indicate current level of suicide risk and the need for further assessment.

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

Completion time is about 4 minutes. It contains 19 items.

How should items be answered?

Select the response that best matches thoughts and experiences over the recent period. Answer every item; do not spend long on any single question.

How should results be interpreted?

Scores support clinical judgment and are not a standalone diagnosis. Elevated results indicate the need for prompt follow-up and a safety-focused evaluation.

What should be done if there is immediate danger?

If there is imminent risk, initiate emergency procedures and do not rely on the questionnaire for next steps. Arrange urgent contact with emergency services or an on-call crisis provider.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Suicidal Personality (SL-19) Test - Symptoms and Signs

suicidal risk

This brief self-report measure is designed to support rapid screening of suicide-related thoughts and tendencies. Suicidal Personality (SL-19) provides a structured snapshot of current risk-relevant endorsement patterns to help guide next-step clinical decision-making.

The instrument includes 19 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. Developed by Thomas E. Joiner, it can be used in clinical or counseling settings as an adjunct to interview-based risk assessment and triage.

Suicidal Personality (SL-19) is not a stand-alone diagnostic tool and should be interpreted in context, considering presenting concerns, history, protective factors, and the need for immediate safety planning or referral when indicated.

Author: Thomas E. Joiner

Literature: Joiner, T. E. Why people die by suicide. Harvard University Press. 2005.

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