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Suicide Call Back Service is a leading provider of counselling for anyone who is struggling with situations in their life, from feeling low or stressed to the more complex issues of suicidal thoughts and grief arising from suicide.
Risk assessment
Assessing for risk of suicide
Many health professionals do not regularly encounter clients with suicidal ideation, making it challenging to manage these situations effectively. Proper management of a person at risk of suicide involves a thorough risk assessment followed by appropriate interventions to support client safety.
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Completing a risk assessment
Many tools used by health professionals to assess suicide risk rely heavily on verbal information from clients, despite most interpersonal communication being non-verbal. To facilitate a more thorough risk assessment, both verbal and non-verbal cues must be assessed.
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