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Author Fox, Claudine

Title Deliberate self-harm in adolescence / Claudine Fox and Keith Hawton
Published London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004

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Description 1 online resource (143 pages) : illustrations
Series Child and adolescent mental health series
Child and adolescent mental health series.
Contents Cover; Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 The Prevalence of Suicidal Behaviour in Adolescence; 3 Risk Factors for Adolescent Suicidal Behaviour; 4 Identifying At-Risk Adolescents; 5 Services for Adolescents; 6 The Outcome of Suicidal Behaviour in Adolescence; 7 Managing Adolescent Suicidal Behaviour; 8 Preventing Adolescent Suicidal Behaviour; 9 Future Prospects; Resources; Appendix; References; Subject Index; Author Index; About FOCUS
Summary This informative resource provides guidance for professionals and parents caring for young people at risk of self-harm and suicide. The authors, who are well-known in the field, consider what research tells us about the increased prevalence of suicide and self-harm among adolescents, including what the possible risk factors may be. They evaluate research into screening for individuals who may be at-risk, and the effectiveness of aftercare treatment for those who self-harm. They describe how suicidal behaviour can be managed, and suicide prevented. They also draw useful connections between rese
Notes "The Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Unit."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-136) and index
Notes English
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Subject Self-destructive behavior in adolescence.
Teenagers -- Suicidal behavior.
Youth -- Suicidal behavior.
Suicide -- Prevention.
Suicide Prevention
Adolescent
Mental Health Services -- organization & administration
Risk Factors
PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
Suicide -- Prevention
Self-destructive behavior in adolescence
Teenagers -- Suicidal behavior
Youth -- Suicidal behavior
Form Electronic book
Author Hawton, Keith, 1942-
Royal College of Psychiatrists. Research Unit.
ISBN 142370987X
9781423709879
9781843102373
1843102374
1846420164
9781846420160
128026683X
9781280266836
9786610266838
6610266832
Other Titles At head of title: FOCUS