Suicide-related assessment
Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSS)
Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSS) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
- Last content update
- 2026-10-26
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- Not independently reviewed
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- Official-form reference
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | BSS; licensed Beck self-report with branching |
| Respondent | Self-report |
| Purpose | Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation (BSS) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Obtain the licensed Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation form and manual. Apply its screening and continuation rules and examine individual endorsed concerns during clinical assessment.
Scoring method
Licensed item ratings and branching according to exact Beck edition.
Interpretation & limitations
- Report the exact edition and relevant item findings; a total cannot substitute for current ideation, intent, planning, behavior and support assessment.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- This reference does not reproduce the licensed form, compute a risk probability, declare safety or select a disposition.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.