Sheehan – Homicidality Tracking Scale (S-HTS)
About the S-HTS
Adult Versions of the S-HTS
Child / Adolescent Versions of the S-HTS
License Agreement for Use of the S-HTS
Training for the S-HTS
Translations and Linguistic Validation of the S-HTS
How to Cite the S-HTS
About the S-HTS
Be confident that you are using the Sheehan – Homicidality Tracking Scale (S-HTS)* correctly. Purchase directly from the author and Copyright Holder, Dr. David V Sheehan. Look for the QR code linking to HarmResearch.org to make sure you are using the S-HTS directly from the Copyright Holder and to get training or consultation or more information.
The Sheehan – Homicidality Tracking Scale (S-HTS)* is a short scale designed to assess and monitor the core phenomena of homicidality over time. The same version can be used either as a clinician-rated scale or as a patient-rated scale, or both together at the same visit. The standard version is designed for use in clinical research studies as a safety assessment measure, to detect treatment emergent homicidality, and as a treatment outcome measure that is very sensitive to change. The S-HTS is available in 3 age-related, linguistically validated pediatric versions (for 6 to 8 year olds, for 9 to 12 year olds, and for 13 to 17 year olds). The more expanded S-HTS Clinically Meaningful Change Measure version (S-HTS CMCM) addresses the needs of those who want to do a more comprehensive homicidality assessment clinically or who want a more comprehensive primary outcome measure when investigating the anti-homicidality treatment effects of medications. The S-HTS CMCM is available in both adult and adolescent versions (see below). The S-HTS Combined (Homicide + Suicide) (H + S) version is designed to elicit information about combined acts of homicidality and suicidality (e.g., murder-suicide or suicide terrorism) and is available for use with adults (see below).
Has the S-HTS been validated?
Versions of the S-HTS have not yet been psychometrically validated in a study against another standardized homicide ideation and behavior scale, because there is no other comparable validated homicidality tracking scale against which to validate it at this time.
For any scientific questions relating to the S-HTS, contact Ivan Sascha Sheehan PhD directly by email at isheehan@ubalt.edu or David V Sheehan MD MBA at davidVsheehan@gmail.com
Adult Versions of the S-HTS
The standard version of the S-HTS* has 16 core questions and 9 additional questions contingent on the responses to the core 16. The S-HTS is laid out for ease of navigation on 3 pages. Page 1 contains 16 core homicidality phenomena and can be used as a stand-alone page in clinical settings. It is designed for use in clinical research studies and in clinical settings.
To view a watermarked, preview copy of the standard S-HTS (click here)
To purchase and download a watermarked, preview copy of the standard S-HTS (click here)
The Clinically Meaningful Change Measure (CMCM) version of the S-HTS* has 45 risk / protective factors and 20 questions on homicidal compounding features in addition to the standard S-HTS. It is designed for use as a primary outcome measure in clinical research studies investigating the efficacy of anti-homicidality medications. It can also be used for training on how to do a comprehensive homicidality assessment and for comprehensive homicidality assessments in clinical, forensic, and medico-legal settings.
To purchase and download a watermarked, preview copy of the S-HTS CMCM (click here)
The S-HTS Combined (Homicide + Suicide) (H + S) version* has the same core questions and phenomena covered as the standard S-HTS. However, the question for each core phenomenon asks the patient about a combined act of homicidality and suicidality (e.g., murder-suicide or suicide terrorism). It has 16 core questions and 9 additional questions contingent on the responses to the core 16. The S-HTS Combined (H + S) Version is laid out for ease of navigation on 3 pages. Page 1 contains 16 core phenomena and can be used as a stand-alone page in clinical settings. It is designed for use in clinical research studies and in clinical settings.
To view a watermarked, preview copy of the S-HTS Combined (H + S) Version (click here)
Customizable
Dr. Sheehan can design customized versions of the S-HTS or the S-HTS CMCM to meet the needs of a specific study or clinical setting. Contact Dr. Sheehan at davidVsheehan@gmail.com to discuss a customized version designed for your needs.
Child / Adolescent Versions of the S-HTS
About the Child / Adolescent S-HTS
The standard S-HTS is available in 3 age-related, linguistically validated pediatric versions: one for 6 to 8 year olds, one for 9 to 12 year olds, and one for 13 to 17 year olds (see below). The S-HTS CMCM is available in an adolescent version (see below).
Have the Child / Adolescent S-HTS versions been validated?
The child / adolescent versions of the S-HTS have not yet been psychometrically validated in a study against another standardized homicide ideation and behavior scale, because there is no other comparable validated pediatric homicidality tracking scale against which to validate it at this time, nor are there any self-rated pediatric versions of a homicidality scale. The child /adolescent S-HTS has been linguistically validated against the adult S-HTS using a methodology similar to the one used with the child / adolescent S-STS (see Amado, Beamon, & Sheehan 2014 in How to Cite the S-STS on the S-STS page).
For any scientific questions relating to the Child / Adolescent Versions of the S-HTS, contact Ivan Sascha Sheehan PhD directly by email at isheehan@ubalt.edu or David V Sheehan MD MBA at davidVsheehan@gmail.com
Child / Adolescent Versions of the S-HTS
There are 3 Child / Adolescent versions of the S-HTS*. One is for 6- to 8-year-olds, a second is for 9- to 12-year-olds, and the third is for 13- to 17-year-olds. The child / adolescent versions of the S-HTS are similar structurally to the standard adult version of the S-HTS. Each of the 3 child / adolescent S-HTS versions have 16 core questions and 9 additional questions contingent on the responses to the core 16. The child / adolescent S-HTS versions are laid out for ease of navigation on 3 pages. Page 1 contains 16 core homicidality phenomena and can be used as a stand-alone page in clinical settings. It is designed for use in clinical research studies and in clinical settings.
To purchase and download a watermarked, preview copy of the 3 child / adolescent S-HTS (click here)
The Adolescent Sheehan – Homicidality Tracking Scale Clinically Meaningful Change Measure (S-HTS CMCM)* version for 13- to 17-year-olds has 45 risk / protective factors and 20 questions on homicidal compounding features in addition to the standard S-HTS. It is designed for use as a primary outcome measure in clinical research studies investigating the efficacy of anti-homicidality medications in adolescents aged 13-17 years. It can also be used for training on how to do a comprehensive homicidality assessment and to assist in comprehensive homicidality assessments of adolescents in clinical, forensic, and medico-legal settings.
To purchase and download a watermarked, preview copy of the Adolescent S-HTS CMCM (click here)
Customizable
Dr. Sheehan can design customized versions of the S-HTS or the S-HTS CMCM to meet the needs of a specific study or clinical setting. Contact Dr. Sheehan at davidVsheehan@gmail.com to discuss a customized version designed for your needs.
License Agreement for Use of the S-HTS
Professor Sheehan and Dr. Sheehan license the S-HTS and the S-HTS CMCM in paper format for distribution as follows : 1) in paper format for any uses; or 2) in fixed pdf form, paper form, or both for use in clinical or academic research trials or studies.
License Agreement for the Use of the Adult Standard or Child / Adolescent S-HTS or for the Adult or Adolescent S-HTS CMCM
To license the Standard S-HTS (Adult or Pediatric) or the S-HTS CMCM (Adult or Adolescent) for use there is a charge of $4 per single administration (not per patient enrolled) for non-customized versions. The amount must be paid in full before study initiation. (click here to download a copy of this license agreement)
Training for the S-HTS
For information about training on the S-HTS, please contact: isheehan@ubalt.edu or davidVsheehan@gmail.com
Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan does not authorize anyone to provide training to others on the S-HTS who is not a licensed psychiatrist or clinical psychologist (MD or PhD) and who has not been specifically trained and authorized to provide this training to others by Professor Ivan Sascha Sheehan.
Translations and Linguistic Validation of the S-HTS
The non-profit Mapi Research Trust (MAPI) / ICON Language Services, in Lyon, France, is the sole translation service for existing non-English translations for all rating scales and diagnostic interviews that Dr. Sheehan licenses and distributes directly under a license from him.
Dr. Sheehan has collaborated closely with MAPI on these translations for over 15 years and continues to do so. This is to ensure the production of consistent and conceptually equivalent translations of the MINI and its variants and of Dr. Sheehan’s scales, and to be able to provide linguistic validation and certification of these translations. MAPI / Icon Language Services does not distribute the English source language version of the S-HTS, which is available from Dr. Sheehan directly.
When Dr. Sheehan fully executes your license agreement request, he will provide you with the information to contact MAPI / Icon Language Services to obtain consistent and conceptually equivalent, and linguistically validated translations and the related certificates.
MAPI / Icon Language Services may charge its own usual fees for this work.
How to Cite the S-HTS
Use the following citations in referencing the S-HTS:
1. Sheehan, Ivan Sascha. “Are suicide terrorists suicidal? A critical assessment of the evidence.” Innovations in clinical neuroscience9-10 (2014): 81-92.
2. Sheehan IS. Professor Sheehan. Sheehan Research Scales. Retrieved December 12, 2016 from https://professorsheehan.com/scales/
3. Sheehan DV, and Giddens JM. Harm Research Institute. Sheehan – Homicidality Tracking Scale (S-HTS). Retrieved January 7th, 2017 from: https://harmresearch.org///index.php/homicidality/sheehan-homicidality-tracking-scale-s-hts/
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