The Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale: Initial validity and internal consistency findings from three multisite studies with adolescents and adults.

The ColumbiaÐSuicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) was designed to quantify the severity of suicidal ideation and behavior. The authors examined the psychometric properties of the scale. These findings suggest that the C-SSRS is suitable for assessment of suicidal ideation and behavior in clinical and research settings.

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