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Citation

Berger E, Hasking PA, Reupert A. J. Sch. Health 2015; 85(9): 629-647.

Affiliation

Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia 3800. Andrea.Reupert@monash.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, American School Health Association, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/josh.12292

PMID

26201760

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is an increasing and serious concern in schools. The purpose of this study was to determine the suitability of a new policy for responding to NSSI in schools.

METHODS: Teachers and other school staff, including year level coordinators, psychologists, and counselors, Nā€‰=ā€‰48, reviewed a policy for addressing NSSI in schools and provided written feedback.

RESULTS: The majority of staff worked in schools without a policy regarding NSSI, or were unsure whether their school had such a policy. Participants were generally positive about the presented policy and supported its implementation in schools. Perceived challenges to policy implementation included a lack of knowledge about NSSI among staff and limited referral services available to students who self-injure. Suggested changes included developing a flowchart of the referral process and increasing collaboration between school staff, changes which were subsequently implemented.

CONCLUSION: Awareness and education for school staff regarding NSSI combined with school policies for responding to adolescents who self-injure are recommended to enhance management of NSSI in schools, and improve the health and well-being of adolescents who self-injure.


Language: en

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