The Columbia Protocol (C-SSRS)

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The Columbia Protocol, or C-SSRS, is a tool to help identify people at risk of suicide. It uses simple questions about suicidal thoughts and actions. The answers show how serious the risk is and what support is needed. The protocol helps decide next steps like counseling or hospitalization. It's easy to use without special training and works for all ages in many settings worldwide. Developed by universities with NIMH support, it has been proven effective in preventing suicide and is used globally in places like schools, hospitals, and the military to save lives.

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Focus Area: Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Adolescent Psychiatry; Behavioral Symptoms; Suicide; Suicide Prevention; Risk Assessment

Institutions: The Columbia Lighthouse Project

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