Self-Harm
Self-harm is an important issue to address in its own right and is associated with a significant risk of subsequent suicide. It can have major impacts on family members and friends. Support is available for anyone who self-harms or thinks about self-harm, as well as their friends and family.
Self-harm is when somebody intentionally damages or injures their body
Self- harm does not necessarily indicate that someone is having suicidal feelings or thoughts, however we know self-harm is associated with a significant risk of subsequent suicide. Self-harm occurs in relation to a wide range of personal problems, emotional turmoil and psychiatric disorders. It is important that we focus efforts on prevention and the provision of consistent high-quality care for self-harm (including aftercare and support within community settings).
There has been good progress to support people who have self-harmed including NICE guidance on the assessment, management and prevention of recurrence of self-harm . The guidance has been updated for the use of health and social care professionals and providers, educational staff, VCSE organisations, the criminal justice system, and people using services. This guidance covers assessment, management and preventing recurrence for children, young people and adults who have self -harmed.
It is important to know what support is available for anyone who self-harms or thinks about self-harm, as well as their friends and family.
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