Background
Suicidal Test is the interactive version of the Deenz Suicidal Tendency Scale (DSTS-25).
The self-test helps measure five core dimensions of suicidal tendencies: Hopelessness, Helplessness, Worthlessness, Burden Perception, and Desire to Escape Pain.
Over the years, our understanding of suicidal tendencies has evolved. Modern psychology emphasizes studying suicidal traits by assessing multidimensional factors. Psychologists believe that suicidal thoughts often arise in response to emotional pain and a strong sense of hopelessness. It is not necessary that individuals with suicidal thoughts only manifest clinical signs of depression. Some people try to hide their emotional struggles. Suicidal tendencies can result from various factors, including social, economic, interpersonal, and psychological issues.
The main purpose of the Deenz Suicidal Tendency Scale (DSTS-25) is to measure suicidal tendencies and identify emotional risk factors associated with suicidal behaviours. In our interactive research tool, the scale demonstrated accuracy in measuring the severity and risk factors associated with intense emotional experiences and behaviors.
Procedure
The assessment consists of 25 statements and typically takes 3–5 minutes to complete. Participants respond to statements describing thoughts, beliefs, emotional experiences, self-perceptions, and reactions associated with suicidal tendencies and emotional distress. For each statement, select the response that best reflects your level of agreement.
Participation
This assessment is intended for adults and older adolescents interested in understanding emotional distress and suicidal risk factors. Participation in this online assessment is completely anonymous. No personally identifying information is collected or stored.
Scoring & Interpretation
The scoring of this self-test is very simple. There are 25 items scored on a five-point response scale.
Item responses are calculated to produce a raw total score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater levels of suicidal tendency-related traits and emotional risk factors.
Results include an Overall Index Score and scores for five dimensions:
• Hopelessness
• Helplessness
• Worthlessness
• Burden Perception
• Desire to Escape Pain
Dimension scores are standardized to a 0–100 scale and interpreted using qualitative categories.
Overall results are classified into five interpretive ranges:
• Minimal (0–20)
• Mild (21–40)
• Moderate (41–60)
• High (61–80)
• Very High (81–100)
Deenz Suicidal Tendency Scale (DSTS-25) Questionnaire
Below is the Deenz Suicidal Tendency Scale (DSTS-25), a digitally adapted 25- items self-assessment questionnaire. This assessment does not provide a clinical diagnosis, medical determination, or substitute for professional psychological evaluation. Anonymous responses may be included in research statistics and normative datasets.Please read each statement carefully. Respond honestly and choose the option that most accurately reflects your recent thoughts, feelings, and experiences. If you are currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or believe you may be at immediate risk, please seek help from a qualified mental health professional, emergency services, or a trusted support person immediately.