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.
- London : Routledge, c2010.
- xxix, 251 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Formerly CIP.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Every year over 25,000 young people attend emergency departments with problems resulting from self-harm. This text provides clear and practical guidance for nurses and other health professionals confronted by this complex and difficult area.