SAD PERSONS Mnemonic for Suicide Risk Assessment S - Sex (male) A - Age < 19 or > 45 D - Depression or hopelessness P - Previous attempts or Psychiatric care E - Excessive alcohol or drug use R - Rational thinking loss S - Separated or Single O - Organized plan N - No social support S - Sickness Low Risk: 0 - 4 points Medium Risk: 5-6 points High Risk: 7-10 points #SAD #PERSONS #SADPERSONS #Mnemonic #Suicide #Risk #Assessment #Diagnosis #Psychiatry #Acronym #Screening
