Risk API

Risk Scale

The Risk API uses a proprietary and clinically informed categorization scale, developed by Blueprint, to classify content. The scale progresses from positive emotional indicators to the highest levels of crisis ideation.

The API returns both the category and a detailed explanation describing the linguistic and semantic signals that influenced the score.

CategoryNameDescription
0ResiliencePositive emotional state; stable, healthy indicators.
1Average FeelingsNeutral or typical emotional expression; no signs of distress.
2General DiscontentmentMild negativity, frustration, or emotional discomfort.
3Social Withdrawal / Interpersonal StressSigns of isolation, conflict, disconnection, or heightened stress.
4Self-Deprecating & Lonely (Pre-Suicidal)Emotional vulnerability, hopelessness, or emerging risk factors.
5Self-Deprecating and Life-Ending / Suicidal IdeationExplicit or strongly implied self-harm or suicidal intent.
6Homicidal IdeationDirect or implied harm toward others.