TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Developing a policy to address nonsuicidal self-injury in schools
JO  - Journal of school health
A1  - Berger, Emily
A1  - Hasking, Penelope A.
A1  - Reupert, Andrea
SP  - 629
EP  - 647
VL  - 85
IS  - 9
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0022-4391
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/josh.12292
ID  - ref1
ER  -