Scale of Suicide IdeationLoading...LiveModerate to strong0Weak+1None+2DieNone0Weak+1Moderate to strong+2ReasonsFor living outweigh for dying0About equal+1For dying outweigh for living+2DesireNo desire for active suicide attempt0Weak desire for active suicide attempt+1Strong desire for active suicide attempt+2PassiveWould take precautions to save life0Would leave life/death to chance+1Would avoid steps to save life+2DurationBrief fleeting periods, ideation0Longer periods, ideation+1Continuous, ideation+2FrequencyRare occasional suicide attempt0Intermittent suicide attempt+1Continuous suicide attempt+2AttitudeRejects ideation0Ambivalent indifferent to ideation+1Accepting ideation+2ControlHas sense of control over attempt0Unsure of control over attempt+1Has no sense of control over attempt+2DeterrentsWould not attempt because of deterrent0Some concern about deterrents+1Minimal or no concern about deterrents+2ReasonTo get attention0Desire to escape+1Solve problems+2PlanPlan not considered0Considered but details not worked out+1Details worked out+2OpportunityNo opportunity0Take time or effort+1Opportunity available+2Future availability anticipated+2CapabilityNo courage0Unsure of courage+1Sure of competence courage+2ExpectancyNo0Uncertain not sure+1Yes+2PreparationNone0Partial+1Complete+2NoteNone0Started, not completed+1Completed+2Final ActsNone0Thought about arrangements+1Made definitive plans+2DeceptionRevealed ideas openly0Held back on revealing+1Attempted to deceive conceal or lie+2