This SAD PERSONS Scale calculator assesses suicide risk in adults based on ten criteria considered as risk factors.

The SAD PERSONS scale is an acronym utilized as a mnemonic device. It was first developed as a clinical assessment tool for medical professionals to determine suicide risk, by Patterson et al. [1] The Adapted-SAD PERSONS Scale was developed by …

2025年3月4日 · SAD PERSONS is a suicide risk assessment acronym to help remember the factors that increase the risk of suicide. It was first developed as a screening tool for healthcare professionals to determine suicide risk.

Assessment of suicide potential by nonpsychiatrists using the SAD PERSONS score.

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2016年5月16日 · More than 80 percent of people who attempt suicide suffer from depression or other mental illness. The best way to prevent suicide is through early detection and treatment. Researchers have discovered that certain factors can greatly increase the risk of suicide and have coined the acronym “SADPERSONS” to describe them.

Objective: The SAD PERSONS scale is a widely used risk assessment tool for suicidal behavior despite a paucity of supporting data. The objective of this study was to examine the ability of the scale in predicting suicide attempts.

The SAD PERSONS scale (SPS) is widely used for suicide risk assessment in clinical and educational settings. The study objective was to systematically review the SPS performance in clinical situations.

2023年12月13日 · The SAD PERSONS Scale is a clinical tool used to assess suicide risk in individuals. The scoring system involves assigning points based on specific criteria, and the total score guides the level of intervention or response.

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