@article{ref1,
title="Developing a policy to address nonsuicidal self-injury in schools",
journal="Journal of school health",
year="2015",
author="Berger, Emily and Hasking, Penelope A. and Reupert, Andrea",
volume="85",
number="9",
pages="629-647",
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. <br><br>METHODS: Teachers and other school staff, including year level coordinators, psychologists, and counselors, N = 48, reviewed a policy for addressing NSSI in schools and provided written feedback. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-4391",
doi="10.1111/josh.12292",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/josh.12292"
}