1. Have you ever thought about or attempted to kill yourself? | Never It was just a brief passing thought I have had a plan at least once to kill myself but did not try to do it I have had a plan at least once and really wanted to die I have attempted to kill myself, but did not want to die I have attempted to kill myself and really hoped to die |
2. How often have you thought about killing yourself in the past? | Never Rarely (1 time) Sometimes (2 times) Often (3-4 times) Very Often (5 or more times) |
3. Have you ever told someone that you were going to commit suicide, or that you might do it? | No Yes, at one time, but did not really want to die Yes, at one time and really wanted to die Yes, more than once, but did not want to do it Yes, more than once and really wanted to do it |
4. How likely is it you will attempt suicide someday? | Never No chance at all Rather unlikely Unlikely Likely Rather likely Very likely |
SBQ-R Explanation
The SBQ-R is a 4 item questionnaire, each item tapping into a different dimension of suicidality.
Sum all the scores checked by respondents.
The total score should range from 3-18.