Category

Circumstances

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Circumstances related to suicide attempt

1.

Isolation

somebody present

0

somebody nearby or in contact (as by phone)

1

no one nearby or in contact

2

2.

Timing

timed so that intervention is probable

1

timed so that intervention is not likely

2

timed so that intervention is highly unlikely

3

3.

Precautions against discovery and/or intervention

no precautions

0

passive precautions, e.g. avoiding others but doing nothing to prevent their intervention (alone in room, door unlocked)

1

active prevention, such as locking doors

2

4.

Acting to gain help during or after the attempt

notified potential helper

0

contacted but did not specifically notify potential helper regarding attempt

1

did not contact or notify potential helper

2

5.

Final acts in anticipation of death

none

0

partial preparation or ideations

1

definite plans made (e.g. changes in will, taking out insurance)

2

6.

Suicide note

none

0

none written but torn up

1

present

2