Deliberate self-harm in adolescence / Claudine Fox and Keith Hawton.

At head of title: FOCUS.

Published in association with The Royal College of Psychiatrists' Research Unit.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-136) and index.

1. Introduction--2. The Prevalence of Suicidal Behaviour in Adolescence:- Deliberate self-harm in adolescents:Oxford patient data--Deliberate self-harm in adolescents: national survey data--Summary points--3. Risk Factors for Adolescent Suicidal Behaviour:- Models of suicidal behaviour--Personal characteristics as risk factors--Psychiatric disorders as risk factors--Family risk factors--The media--Summary points--4. Identifying At-Risk Adolescents:- Screening instruments for the identification of at-risk individuals--Summary points--5. Services for Adolescents:- Commissioning services--Delivering services--Summary points--6. The outcome of Suicidal Behaviour in Adolescents:-Child to adult follow up--Summary points--7. Managing Adolescent Suicidal Behaviour:- Immediate and general hospital management--Aftercare--The efficacy of aftercare and its outcome--Summary points--8. Preventing Adolescent Suicidal Behaviour:- School-based educational suicide prevention programmes--Screening programmes for at-risk individuals in schools--Weapon control--Crisis intervention centres--Reduction of substance abuse--More responsible media reporting--Prevention of repetition of self-harm--Summary points--9. Future Prospects:- Conclusions--Messages to take away--Future research.

This informative resource provides guidance for professionals and parents caring for young people at risk of self-harm and suicide. The authors consider what research tells us about the increased prevalence of suicide and self-harm among adolescents, including what the possible risk factors may be.