%0 Journal Article
%T Self-harm in young people: risk factors, assessment and treatment interventions
%J Nursing children and young people
%D 2020
%A Trainor, Gemma Philomena
%V ePub
%N ePub
%P ePub-ePub
%X Self-harm, where an individual purposefully harms themselves with a non-fatal outcome, is common, especially among young people. A wide range of mental health issues are associated with self-harm and it increases the likelihood that the person will eventually die by suicide. This article explores the motivations for self-harming behaviours, risk and protective factors, the components of risk assessment and potential interventions. Self-harm can be associated with stigma and discrimination in society and in healthcare services. This article aims to support healthcare practitioners in providing non-judgemental, empathetic and respectful care to these young people and their families and carers.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I RCN Publishing
%@ 2046-2336
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ncyp.2020.e1281