Table 1 Range of response options for HDSR-17, MADRS and BDI suicide items

HRSD-17

0

Absent

1

Feels life is not worth living

2

Wishes he/she were dead, or any thought of possible death to self

3

Suicide ideas or half-hearted attempt

4

Attempts suicide

MADRS

0 to 1

Enjoys life or take it as it comes

2 to 3

Weary of life. Only fleeting suicidal thoughts.

4 to 5

Probably better off dead. Suicidal thoughts are common, and suicide is considered as a possible solution, but without specific plans or intentions.

6

Explicit plans for suicide when there is an opportunity. Active preparation of suicide

BDI

0

Absent

1

Thought of killing myself

2

I would like to kill myself

3

I would like to kill myself if I had a chance