An Introduction to Self-harming and Suicidal Behaviours for Health Professionals
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Book Description
Every year thousands of children and young people attend emergency departments with problems resulting from self-harm. more still come to the attention of camhs teams, school nurses and other community-based services. helping children and young people who self-harm provides clear and practical guidance for health professionals and other members of the children's workforce who are confronted by this complex and difficult area.
providing accessible evidence-based advice, this textbook looks at:
what we mean by self-harm and its prevalence
the legal background
what works for young people who self-harm
what children and young people think about self-harm
assessment and interventions for self-harm
prevention of self-harm
service provision and care pathways.
essential for all those working with children and young people, this textbook contains a glossary of terms, practical strategies and case studies.
About the Author
Tim McDougall is a Nurse Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Chester.
Marie Armstrong is a Nurse Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Nottingham.
Gemma Trainor is a Nurse Consultant in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Manchester.