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Pollock, Elaine; O'Shea, Johanna; Killick, Campbell – Child Care in Practice, 2021
Self-harm continues to be a growing concern within adolescence and is a globally recognised public health and social problem. Adolescents living in the community who self-harm are extremely common however less is known about these young people. This study focussed on capturing the voice of young people who engage in cutting behaviour to provide…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Self Destructive Behavior, Injuries, Adolescents
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Hamilton, David J.; Taylor, Brian J.; Killick, Campbell; Bickerstaff, David – Child Care in Practice, 2015
Self-harming and suicide amongst adolescents are reported to be increasing in Europe and internationally. For young people in state care, this aspect of mental well-being is of particular concern. The aim of this study was to establish the incidence of suicidal ideation and behaviour amongst young people (age 16-21 years) leaving state care in one…
Descriptors: Suicide, Psychological Patterns, Self Destructive Behavior, Adolescents