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A short introduction to understanding and supporting children and young people who self-harm

Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. "A Short Introduction to Helping Children and Young People Who Self-Harm" aims to show parents, carers and professionals how they can support young people through these difficult times, as well as how to...

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Main Author: Fitzpatrick, Carol
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Subjects:
Self-mutilation in adolescence
Cutting (Self-mutilation)
Dialectical behavior therapy.
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Summary:Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. "A Short Introduction to Helping Children and Young People Who Self-Harm" aims to show parents, carers and professionals how they can support young people through these difficult times, as well as how to find specialist professional help.
Physical Description:107 p. ; 22 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-104) and index.
ISBN:9781849052818 (alk. paper)
1849052816 (alk. paper)
Author Notes:Carol Fitzpatrick is Professor of Child Psychiatry at University Dublin and is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who has over 30 years' experience of working with young people with self-harm or suicidal behaviour. She is a co-founder of the SPACE Programme, an award-winning support programme for parents and carers of young people with self-harm or suicidal behaviour.

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