Helping children and young people who self harm : an introduction to self-harming and suicidal behaviours for health professionals / Tim McDougall, Marie Armstrong, and Gemma Trainor
What do we mean by self harm? -- Why is self harm common among young people? -- What works for young people who self harm? -- What do young people tell us about self harm? -- Making sense of self harm : the process of assessment -- Assessing and managing the risk of self harm and suicide -- Treatments for young people who self harm -- Involving parents and carers -- Service provision and care pathways -- Preventing self harm : a public health priority -- Self harm and the legal framework
Summary
Every year thousands of children and young people attend emergency departments with problems resulting from self-harm. This title provides practical guidance for health professionals and other members of the children's workforce who are confronted by this complex and difficult area. It looks at what we mean by self-harm and its prevalence
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-247) and index
