The article I found is titled, “Examining the Characteristics and Clinical Features of in-and

between-session Suicide Risk Assessments Among Psychiatric Outpatients.” The purpose

behind the article/the conducted research is to evaluate characteristics of suicide risk
assessments both in and between sessions. Based on the article, the key areas of suicide
assessment include: (1) the assessing of the presence, frequency, duration, and nature/content
of suicidal and death ideations by a therapist, (2) current suicidal intent and desire is rated on a
scale of 0 (none at all) to 10 (definite intent/desire) by participants/clients, and (3) the
assessment of plans and preparations for suicide and access to means. Following these three
steps, therapists then categorize clients’ risk levels as low, low to moderate, moderate,
moderate to severe, severe, severe to extreme, or extreme. Based on risk level, clinical actions
were then taken; i.e. safety plan. Clients who were rated moderate risk or above were routinely
scheduled for at least one between-session phone risk assessment. Following the initial
assessment, clients were routinely re-evaluated throughout the course of treatment. Re-
evaluations included between-session assessments that were proportionate to the level of risk
of the client. For example, clients with a higher risk level would be assessed more frequently in
therapy sessions.

Article: https://doi-org.go.libproxy.wakehealth.edu/10.1002/jclp.22555