SBQ-R
Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R)
The SBQ-R is a brief tool designed to assess different aspects of an individual's suicidal behaviors and thoughts. It covers the course of suicidal ideation, the communication of suicidal intent, and the likelihood of future attempts. It allows rapid identification of people at risk of suicide, in both clinical and nonclinical populations.
- Number of questions
- 4 questions
- Estimated duration
- 5 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire - Revised
- Target audience
- Adults, adolescents
- Authors
- Craig J. Osman, John R. Guitierrez, John R. Reynolds (1999)
- Category
- Depression
Scoring & interpretation
Scoring varies for each question. Total scores range from 3 to 18. A score of 7 or more in adults, or 8 or more in adolescents, indicates a high risk of suicidal behavior. Interpretation depends on the cutoff chosen for the target population.
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