Citation

Ousey C. Nurs. Stand. (1987) 2012; 27(9): 58-66.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Royal College of Nursing)

DOI

10.7748/ns.27.9.58.s56

PMID

28072310

Abstract

Self-harm may be used by individuals as a means to relieve distress and may be a coping and suicide prevention strategy. This article focuses on risk assessment of patients who may self-harm as well as the treatment of those presenting with self-harm wounds.

Language: en

Keywords

mental health; self-harm; wound care; Harm minimisation