see also:

• suicide
• depression

The score is calculated from 10 yes/no questions, with one point for each affirmative answer execept where indicated as 2 points:

• S: Male sex
• A: Age 15-29yrs or > 58 years (2 points)
• D: Depression or hopelessness

• P: Previous attempt
• E: Excess alcohol or substance use
• R: Rational thinking loss eg. psychosis or organic disease (2 points)
• S: Single (eg. divorced or widowed)
• O: Organized plan or serious attempt (2 points)
• N: No social supports
• S: Stated future attempt (2 points)

This score is then mapped onto a risk assessment scale as follows:

• 0–5: May be safe to discharge (depending upon circumstances)
• 6-8: Probably requires psychiatric consultation
• >8: Probably requires hospital admission