Which of the following may be used to evaluate a person's suicide risk?

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SAD PERSONAS is a commonly used suicide risk assessment tool that includes factors such as sex, age, depression, previous attempts, alcohol or drug use, loss of rational thinking, social supports, organized plan, and access to lethal means.  The other options (CAGE, SANE, DIGFAST) are screening tools for alcohol abuse, mental illness, and bipolar disorder, respectively, and are not specifically designed to assess suicide risk.

Which of the Following May Be Used to Evaluate a Person's