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Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence

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Claudine Fox, Keith Hawton

  • Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence
  • Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence
    Thorough, practical and evidence-based, this is essential reading for all those working to support children & young people at risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviour.

144 pages
2004
ISBN: 9781843102373

This informative resource provides guidance for professionals and parents caring for young people at risk of self-harm and suicide. The authors, who are well-known in the field, consider what research tells us about the increased prevalence of suicide and self-harm among adolescents, including what the possible risk factors may be.

They evaluate research into screening for individuals who may be at-risk, and the effectiveness of aftercare treatment for those who self-harm. They describe how suicidal behaviour can be managed, and suicide prevented. They also draw useful connections between research into psychiatric disorders and childhood behavioural problems, and self harming in adolescence and adulthood.

This thorough, practical and evidence-based book is essential reading for all those who are working to support children and young people at risk of self-harm and suicidal behaviour, including social workers, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals, health visitors, GPs, nurses, teachers and parents.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements.

Preface.

  1. Introduction.
  2. The prevalence of suicidal behaviour in adolescence.
  3. Risk factors for adolescent suicidal behaviour.
  4. Identifying at-risk adolescents.
  5. Services for adolescents.
  6. The outcome of suicidal behaviour in adolescence.
  7. Managing adolescent suicidal behaviour.
  8. Preventing adolescent suicidal behaviour
  9. Future prospects.

Resources.

Appendix.

References.

Indexes.

About FOCUS.