SOCRATES / Suicide & Self Harm Risk Assessment ID Badge Card Student Paramedics Nurses

SOCRATES Suicide & Self-Harm Risk Assessment – ID Badge Flash Card

Structured prompts for sensitive mental health assessment.

This pocket-sized ID badge flash card summarises a structured approach to suicide and self-harm risk assessment, helping you ask the right questions, explore intent and gather key information during patient contact.

Designed as a practical aide-memoire, it supports clear, consistent mental health assessment across pre-hospital, ward and community settings — particularly when conversations are complex or high-pressure.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Structured SOCRATES-style prompts adapted for suicide and self-harm risk assessment
✔ Key question areas to support exploration of thoughts, plans, intent and protective factors
✔ Clear layout designed to guide sensitive conversations while maintaining clinical structure

The card provides a pocket summary of a mental health risk assessment framework, helping clinicians carry out structured suicide and self-harm risk assessment in clinical settings.

DESIGNED FOR REAL-WORLD USE
• 1 plastic card printed double-sided — two sides of essential prompts
• Standard bank-card size — fits badge reels, lanyards and uniform pockets
• Premium plastic stock — waterproof, durable and wipe-clean
• Scratch-resistant with protective overlay — built for daily clinical environments
• 1.5 cm punched hole — compatible with badge holders and reels

Ideal for student nurses, paramedics, mental health practitioners, ECAs, support workers and healthcare students who need confidence and structure when assessing suicide and self-harm risk. The cards are designed as durable, waterproof patient-assessment prompts suitable for everyday clinical use.

WHY THIS CARD HELPS
Mental health risk assessment requires structured questioning, clinical judgement and clear documentation. This card acts as a prompt so you can focus on listening, rapport and safe decision-making — while ensuring key areas are not missed.

IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ
This flash card is a reference aid only and does not replace training, supervision, local policy or formal risk-assessment tools. Always follow organisational guidance and apply professional judgement when assessing suicide or self-harm risk.

COPYRIGHT & USE
All design, layout and content remain the intellectual property of Star Resources. These cards are for personal use only and must not be reproduced, shared, redistributed or resold. (C) Star Resources.