In this Multi-Centre paper, we estimate the incidence of self-harm presentations to hospitals and their associated hospital costs across England. The results of this study highlight the extent, hospital costs and distribution of self-harm presentations to hospitals in...
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New publication: Exploring characteristics and risk of repetition in people who fail to report previous hospital presentations for self-harm
As a risk factor for future self-harm and suicide, questions about past self-harm are typically included in assessments that help inform management of people who self-harm.However, little is known about people with a history of self-harm who do not report it.This case...
New publication: Mortality in children and adolescents following presentation to hospital after non-fatal self-harm
Self-harm and suicide in children and adolescents are growing problems, and self-harm is associated with a significant risk of subsequent death, particularly suicide. Long-term follow-up studies are necessary to examine the extent and nature of this association. Read...
New publication: The significance of site of cut in self-harm in young people
Self-cutting in young people is associated with high risk of repetition and suicide. It is important, therefore, to identify characteristics of self-cutting that might impact on repetition and aspects of care by staff. Read more in the paper: The significance of site...
New publication: Self-harm in midlife using data from the Multicentre Study of Self-harm in England
In our paper Self-harm in midlife: analysis using data from the Multicentre Study of Self Harm in England, we describe characteristics and treatment needs of people in midlife who present to hospitals following self-harm. Read more in the paper: Self-harm in midlife:...
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