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Identify Risk Factors ................................................................................................................... 4  \nFactors that may increase the risk of suicide: ............................................................................ 4  \nNote which risk factors can be modified to reduce risk: ............................................................ 4  \n2. Identify Protective Factors ......................................................................................................... 5  \nProtective factors are unique to the individual.......................................................................... 5  \n3. Conduct Suicide Inquiry.............................................................................................................. 6  \na. Ideation ................................................................................................................................... 6  \nb. Plan.......................................................................................................................................... 6  \nc. Behavior................................................................................................................................... 6  \nd. Intent....................................................................................................................................... 6  \ne. Notes ....................................................................................................................................... 7  \n4. Determine Risk Level .................................................................................................................. 7  \nThe risk level is determined with the previous three steps: ...................................................... 7  \nDeath by Suicide Risk Level ......................................................................................................... 7  \n5. Determine Intervention.............................................................................................................. 9  \nThe intervention is based on: ..................................................................................................... 9  \nDocument...................................................................................................................................... 10  \nConsult with your agency on documentation requirements................................................... 10  \nDocumentation may include:.................................................................................................... 10  \nResources ...................................................................................................................................... 11  \nSafety Plan .................................................................................................................................... 12  \nIntroduction  \nSuicidal Ideation  \nSuicidal ideation, or suicidal thoughts, means thinking about planning suicide. Thoughts can range from a quick consideration to a detailed plan. Some people may experience suicidal thoughts once in their lifetime, while others may experience suicidal thoughts on a routine, even daily, basis for a short or long period.  \nSuicidal thoughts are common, and many experience them when they are u","cbCaiawbO90j5bU5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiawbO90j5bU5","pdf",224434,12,"English","# Suicidal Ideation Risk Assessment\n## Introduction\n## Suicidal Ideation\n## Considerations\n## Suicidal Ideation Risk Assessment Steps\n## 1. Identify Risk Factors\n## 2. Identify Protective Factors\n## 3. Conduct Suicide Inquiry\n## 4. Determine Risk Level\n## 5. Determine Intervention\n## Resources\n## Safety Plan","[{\"question\":\"What does suicidal ideation mean in this guide?\",\"answer\":\"Suicidal ideation refers to thinking about planning suicide, ranging from brief consideration to a detailed plan. 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