A Short Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People Who Self-Harm; Preface; Chapter 1. What is Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour?; Chapter 2. Recognizing and Responding To self-harm and suicidal behaviour In young people; Chapter 3. Treatment of Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour; Chapter 4. What Can Parents and Carers Do?; Chapter 5. Self-Harm and the Family; Chapter 6. Dealing with Discipline Issues; Chapter 7. Special Problems; Chapter 8. Parents' and Professional Carers' Views of Their Own Support Needs; Chapter 9. Self-Harm: What Does the Future Hold?
Summary
Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. A Short Introduction to Helping Children and Young People Who Self-Harm aims to show parents, carers and professionals how they can support young people through these difficult times, as well as how to find specialist professional help. The author uses an easy-to-read, jargon free and positive approach to tackle the stigma attached to self-harm and suicidal behaviour. This book combines case studies with professional advice to help the reader take the first steps towards helping the young person in
