Citation

Fortune SA, Hawton K. Current Paediatrics 2005; 15(7): 575-580.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005)

DOI

10.1016/j.cupe.2005.08.008

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Rates of deliberate self-harm (DSH) in children and adolescents are rising. Only a small proportion of episodes result in presentation to hospital. Paediatricians have an important role to play in preventing DSH in community and non-psychiatric settings through maintaining up-to-date knowledge of risk factors and considering clinical issues such as intent, motives and psychosomatic presentations. Current treatment options, including controversies surrounding the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are outlined, along with factors that influence help-seeking and prevention. © 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; human; Children; suicide; Suicide; child; Adolescents; primary prevention; Treatment; depression; anxiety; Assessment; suicide attempt; risk assessment; hanging; drug overdose; Deliberate self-harm; patient education; risk factor; child health; substance abuse; article; antidepressant agent; psychologic assessment; serotonin uptake inhibitor; automutilation; behavior therapy; patient information; coping behavior; health promotion; psychosomatic disorder; drug information; behavior modification