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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
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Dil, L. M.; Vuijk, P. J. – Child Care in Practice, 2012
Psychiatric emergency services for children and adolescents vary in process, structure and outcome. There are few systematic studies on the type and prevalence of psychiatric problems encountered, related circumstances or resulting interventions. Evidence in these areas is important in evaluation of the function of mental health services in the…
Descriptors: Psychiatric Services, Health Services, Mental Disorders, Mental Health Programs