Source: The Columbia Lighthouse Project
An evidence-supported, low-burden solution is The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), a screening tool developed by multiple institutions, including Columbia University, with NIMH support has predicted suicide attempts – one of the foremost national priorities for prevention. Developed by a team of investigators from Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Pittsburgh, the C-SSRS is a questionnaire used for suicide prevention. Adopted by the CDC, this screening tool is delivered by all gatekeepers, enabling blanket coverage and linking of systems (e.g., campus counseling, security, corrections, hospitals/behavioral health, crisis assessment), fostering prevention.
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