Citation

Cook SH, Clancy C, Sanderson S. Nurs. Stand. (1987) 2004; 18(43): 43-52; quiz 54.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, Royal College of Nursing)

DOI

10.7748/ns2004.07.18.43.43.c3642

PMID

15318652

Abstract

This article aims to raise awareness about self-harming behaviours and suicide. It explores their complex nature, social context, why they have become a central issue in public health and the challenges they present. The assessment of patients who self-harm is discussed, together with psychological and social policy interventions that may be used.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Mental Disorders; Nurse-Patient Relations; Nursing Assessment; Psychiatric Nursing; Self-Injurious Behavior; Suicide Prevention; United Kingdom