The C-SSRS suicide screen effectively identifies VHA patients in mental health and emergency settings at increased risk for suicide deaths and attempts.
Does the C-SSRS suicide screen identify patients at increased risk of suicide deaths and attempts in VHA SMH and ED populations?
The C-SSRS identifies patients at increased risk of suicide deaths and attempts in VHA SMH and ED populations, indicating follow-up is needed for those screening at low risk or higher.
In VHA SMH and ED populations, the C-SSRS identifies patients who are at increased risk of suicide deaths and attempts. Follow-up should be completed for patients who screen at low risk or higher on the C-SSRS, particularly in EDs.
Richardson et al. (2026) studied this question. The C-SSRS suicide screen effectively identifies VHA patients in mental health and emergency settings at increased risk for suicide deaths and attempts.