Suicide Assessment and Prevention for Older Adults - CCSMH
This clinician pocket card from the Canadian Association of Mental Health (CAMH, 2015), supports assessment resources for the assessment and prevention of suicide in older adults. The Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale and the Harmful Behaviours Scale mentioned on the clinician pocket-card can be used by health care providers with appropriate training.
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From: Assessment and Care of Adults at Risk for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour
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