Response to Suicidal Ideation Questions on Screeners
| Screening Tool | Suicidal Issues | Response |
|---|---|---|
| EPDS | Never | Normal |
| Hardly ever | Suicidal ideation requiring evaluation | |
| Sometimes | Suicidal ideation requiring evaluation | |
| Often | Suicidal ideation requiring evaluation | |
| PHQ-9 | Not at all | Normal |
| Several days | Suicidal ideation requiring evaluation | |
| >Half the days | Suicidal ideation requiring evaluation | |
| Nearly every day | Suicidal ideation requiring evaluation |
EPDS, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; PHQ, Patient Health Questionnaire.