PRIYD Suicidal Ideation Protocol

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PRIYD Suicidal Ideation Protocol Quiz

This quiz is designed to enhance your understanding of suicidal ideation protocols, emphasizing the importance of appropriate responses and communication strategies.

Test your knowledge and decision-making skills.
Learn how to effectively handle sensitive situations with clients.
Ensure the safety and well-being of youth in crisis.

5 Questions1 MinutesCreated by ListeningHeart425

A client discloses self-harm to you during a 1-1. They are not self-harming in the moment, but mention they do it at home. What should you do?

Ask if the client is thinking of killing themselves

Remember this, but do not yet take action

With the same client who is self-harming, how should you communicate it to the parents? (check all that apply)

There is confidentiality, you do not tell the parents.

Tell the parents after session. If they are unavailable, plan another time to chat with them on the same day.

A different 1-1 youth shares that they are thinking of committing suicide and have a plan. You speak with the parents and they are not taking the situation seriously. What action(s) should you take? (check all that apply)

Call RSC ASAP

Walk through the suicide matrix

Make a protection call after consulting with RSC

Inform the family you are making a protection call

A participant of a group shares that they are thinking of committing suicide and have a plan. You are downtown in a crowd. What should you do? (check all that apply)

Communicate with your co-worker

Ask the suicide matrix questions immediately

Find an opportunity to ask the suicide matrix questions when in a quieter space

Inform the parents

Inform your RSC ASAP

Inform your RSC after session

A youth is joking about suicide during a session. What do you do? (check all that apply)

Ask them if they are thinking about killing themselves

Open up a discussion on suicide. Ask if they have any questions about suicide.

Tell them it is not a funny topic and distract them by switching to a new topic

Inform your RSC ASAP

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