
@article{ref1,
title="Self-harm in adolescents",
journal="Advances in psychiatric treatment",
year="2009",
author="Wood, A.",
volume="15",
number="6",
pages="434-441",
abstract="Self-harm in adolescents is common and is increasing. It can present to professionals as a symptom of major mental health disturbance or it can form part of a cultural 'norm'. This article reviews current knowledge about self-harm in 12- to 18-year-olds. Definitions of self-harming behaviour, epidemiological and aetiological factors, risk assessment and management of self-harming in various settings are discussed in terms of pragmatic clinical approaches and evidence-based practice.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1355-5146",
doi="10.1192/apt.bp.107.005348",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.107.005348"
}