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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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Physical description 1 online resource (143 pages) : illustrations
Series Child and adolescent mental health series
Child and adolescent mental health series.
Notes "The Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Unit."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-136) and index.
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.
Language notes English.
Other author Hawton, Keith, 1942-
Royal College of Psychiatrists. Research Unit.
Subject Self-destructive behavior in adolescence.
Teenagers -- Suicidal behavior.
Youth -- Suicidal behavior.
Suicide -- Prevention.
Variant Title At head of title: FOCUS
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