Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire (SBQ-R)

Assesses suicidal thoughts and behaviors to support early detection, personalized intervention, and secure, evidence-based suicide risk management.
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The Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) is a vital screening tool for assessing suicidal ideation and risk.
With Zentake’s HIPAA-secure digital platform, providers can administer, score, and document assessments safely and efficiently—all in one place.

What Is the Suicide Behaviors Questionnaire (SBQ-R)?

The SBQ-R is a validated suicide risk assessment tool that evaluates the presence and severity of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan and colleagues, it measures:

Key Features

Importance & Use Cases in Healthcare

The SBQ-R is critical for early suicide risk detection and crisis intervention planning.
It helps mental health professionals, hospitals, and community organizations identify high-risk individuals and take timely action.

Why It Matters

Common Use Cases

Digital vs. Traditional SBQ-R Forms

Clinicians often use paper-based SBQ-R forms. While functional, these methods can be slow, error-prone, and difficult to manage securely.
Zentake provides a fully digital, automated, HIPAA-compliant solution that improves accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety.

Data Entry
Manual entry can introduce errors. Zentake automates data capture, saving time and improving accuracy.

Accessibility
Paper forms require in-person handling. Zentake’s digital SBQ-R is accessible anytime, anywhere, via desktop, tablet, or mobile.

Security
Physical copies and unsecured files are vulnerable to breaches. Zentake provides HIPAA-compliant encryption and audit tracking.

Scoring
Manual calculations can delay interpretation. Zentake auto-scores instantly and generates accurate reports.

Integration
Paper workflows can’t connect to digital systems. Zentake integrates seamlessly with EHRs and reporting platforms, streamlining documentation.

How Zentake Transforms the SBQ-R Experience

Zentake modernizes suicide risk assessment with digital-first capabilities for efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Key Features

FAQs

Q1: Who can use the SBQ-R form?
Healthcare professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and behavioral health specialists.

Q2: How long does the assessment take?
Typically less than 5 minutes to complete and score.

Q3: Is the SBQ-R scientifically validated?
Yes. The SBQ-R is widely validated for reliability and predictive accuracy in identifying suicide risk.

Q4: Can I export results?
Yes. Zentake allows secure export for documentation, reporting, or EHR integration.