Information-Gathering Tool: Suicide Concern

This is a newly released information-gathering tool for school counselors. It is based on research that shows risk assessment screening and protocol cannot accurately predict suicide outcomes. The suicide informational questionnaire is a guide for having a conversation with a student, not an interview. The priority is to connect with the student and the student’s immediate concerns and needs. The tool includes a student questionnaire, tips for parent conversations, and a student support plan.