Problem: Formulate questions with the information provided" Identify and Address Safety Issues Any mental health evaluation, no matter how brief, includes an assessment of safety. If you identify safety concerns, then the near-term care plan needs to account for how to reduce or eliminate that risk. If you suspect that self-harm or suicidal behaviors may occur, as when evaluating for depression, ask: "Do you ever think about hurting yourself? Have you ever deliberately hurt yourself?" If it is possible that abuse or neglect may be related to the reported symptoms, ask: "Has anything made you feel uncomfortable or unsafe? Has anyone ever tried to hurt you?" If it is possible that the child poses a risk to another person, ask: "Have you ever hurt someone else on purpose? Do you have any plans to do that now?" Need Assignment Help?