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title: Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
description: "CAMS is a treatment approach that meaningfully reduces suicidal thoughts and attempts. It is evidence-based. The provider and patient collaborate using tools such as the [Suicide Status Form.](https://cams-care.com/the-cams-framework/the-suicide-status-form/) Together, they identify and address the “drivers” — the root causes behind…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/crisis-response-and-suicide-prevention/collaborative-assessment-and-management-of-suicidality-cams/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Crisis Response and Suicide Prevention
tags:
  - Audience
  - Mental health professionals
  - Webpage
---

# Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)

CAMS is a treatment approach  that meaningfully reduces suicidal thoughts and attempts. It is evidence-based. The provider and patient collaborate using tools such as the [Suicide Status Form.](https://cams-care.com/the-cams-framework/the-suicide-status-form/) Together, they identify and address the “drivers” — the root causes behind the patient’s suicidal thoughts.

 

[Read More](https://cams-care.com/the-cams-framework/)

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