Complete Shadow Health Mental Health Assessment for Brian Foster. PHQ-9 score 18 (severe depression), active suicidal ideation assessed using Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS), full Mental Status Examination, safety plan development and crisis intervention documentation. Used in Walden, Capella and Chamberlain psychiatric nursing programs.
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Brian Foster presents for a psychiatric evaluation reporting two months of persistent low mood, anhedonia, sleep disturbance and increasing feelings of hopelessness. He endorses passive suicidal ideation — thoughts of being better off dead — without a specific plan. He lives alone and recently lost his job, significantly increasing his social isolation and financial stress.
The Mental Health Assessment covers the complete psychiatric interview, PHQ-9 (score 18 — severe depression), Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) — passive ideation, no plan, low intent — full Mental Status Examination, risk and protective factor assessment, and safety plan development.
PHQ-9: 18 (severe). C-SSRS: passive ideation, no plan. Safety plan established with crisis line number, identified supports and means restriction counselling. Diagnosis: Major depressive disorder, severe, with suicidal ideation. Psychiatric referral and medication evaluation initiated.