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Mental Health Risk Assessment Form

Mental health risk assessments (MHRA) are forms that give the clinician a better understanding of a patient’s mental health. Specifically, this form helps in identifying high-risk patients who could be at an increased risk for developing mental health disorders.

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SELF-HARM/SUICIDE
Does the patient have a history of hurting themselves?
Does the patient's family have a history of suicide or self-harm?
Is the patient in a low mood?
Has the patient hinted on suicidal ideation?
Has the patient experienced any recent adverse life events?
Is the patient in a high level of distress?
Is the patient suffering from a physical illness or disability?
Does the patient live alone? (Or will live alone after discharge?)
Has the patient been feeling isolated from society?
Was the patient recently discharged from a hospital/prison?
Did the patient's significant other express any concerns about them?
Does the patient have a criminal record?
List all of the offences here.
Any other observations related to self-harm.
CURRENT STATUS
Is the patient demonstrating any hostile or threatening behavior?
Has the patient expressed any violent thoughts or fantasies?
Does the patient have problems controlling their temper?
Does the patient possess weapons with possible intent to use?
Is there a current risk of violence from the patient?
Does the patient have access to a potential or threatened victim?
Has the patient expressed ongoing drug or alcohol misuse?
Have others expressed concern about potential violence from the patient?
Any other observations related to the patient's current status.
HISTORY
Does the patient have a history of violence?
Does the patient have a history of disengagement from services? (the patient has previously "dropped out" of a mental health care program)
Has the patient witnessed violence and/or emotional abuse in childhood?
Has the patient experienced violence and/or emotional abuse in childhood?
Does the patient have a history of deliberate or accidental fire setting?
Does the patient have a history of deliberately harming other people?
Does the patient have a history of deliberately harming children?
Any other observations related to the patient's history.
SERIOUS SELF-NEGLECT
Is the patient currently homeless?
Is the patient currently subject to unacceptable living conditions (e.g. hazards)?
Is the patient socially isolated? (e.g. refuses to talk to friends and family or has none)
Is the patient dehydrated?
Is the patient malnourished?
Does the patient have poor hygiene? (e.g. has verbally expressed poor hygienic practices or evident in appearance and scent)
Does the patient risk causing accidents for themselves or others due to negligence/apathy? (e.g. does not follow traffic lights, crosses the street with no regard for ongoing traffic)
Does the patient have any untreated physical health needs?
Does the patient have a history of persistent non-compliance with prescribed medication?
Does the patient have a history of alcohol abuse?
Does the patient have a history of substance abuse?
Any other observations.
EXPLOITATION/VULNERABILITY
Is the patient currently, or was previously at risk of physical abuse?
Is the patient currently, or was previously at risk of sexual abuse?
Is the patient currently, or was previously at risk of social abuse?
Is the patient currently, or was previously at risk of emotional abuse?
Is the patient currently, or was previously at risk of financial abuse?
Are there threats against the patients privacy and dignity (past and/or present)?
Is the patient displaying symptoms of disinhibition?
Is the patient displaying symptoms of impulsiveness?
Is the patient displaying precocious behavior?
Is the patient living in unacceptable home conditions (e.g. hazards)?
Any other observations.
SUMMARY RISK ASSESSMENT
Overall likelihood to cause self-harm/ harm to others
Severity of self-harm/ harm to others
Overall risk rating
Summary findings on degree of risk and recommendations
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Promote Mental Well-being with a Mental Health Risk Assessment Form


A mental health risk assessment form is a valuable tool designed to evaluate and address potential risks and hazards to an individual’s mental well-being. It provides a structured framework for identifying and mitigating factors that could negatively impact mental health.


This assessment form can be optimized to cover various areas such as workplace stress, workload, organizational culture, interpersonal relationships, and personal factors. By utilizing this form, employers and organizations can proactively identify potential triggers or stressors that may contribute to mental health issues.


The mental health risk assessment form serves as a proactive measure to promote a mentally healthy environment. It allows individuals and organizations to assess and prioritize the well-being of employees, identifying areas of improvement and implementing appropriate interventions.


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