C-SSRS
Medical abbreviation · Mental Health & Psychiatry
| Stands for | Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
C-SSRS stands for Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale, a mental health & psychiatry abbreviation.
Structured set of questions that assesses the presence and severity of suicidal ideation and behavior, available as a short screener and a full clinical version. It is used in hospitals, schools, the military and drug trials.
Example: C-SSRS screener: yes to wish to be dead and active thoughts, no plan; moderate risk, safety plan.
Usage notes
Developed by researchers at Columbia University and others and validated in a 2011 study. The Joint Commission requires hospitals to screen patients being treated for behavioral health conditions for suicide risk using a validated tool, and the C-SSRS is among the most widely used. It is free for clinical use. Pronounced as letters.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.