A Short Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People Who Self-Harm

2013 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 815-816
Author(s):  
C. Holmstrom
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Short Introduction ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Self Harm

A systematic review into healthcare professionals’ attitudes towards self-harm in children and young people and its impact on care provision

2021 ◽  
pp. 136749352110144
Author(s):  
Lea Raquel Ribeiro Coimbra ◽  
Amy Noakes
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Educational Opportunities ◽  
Emotional Impact ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Care Provision ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Impact Patient Care

Self-harming behaviours in children and young people are an alarming reality, with provision of effective treatment historically compromised. The present systematic literature review highlights attitudes displayed by healthcare professionals towards this health problem, providing valuable insight by analysing how these attitudes can impact patient care. Ten studies were included, allowing creation of a narrative synthesis of qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods evidence. Six themes emerged: negativity, positivity, worry or fear, the emotional impact of working with these patients, professional roles and ward-dependent concerns. Overall, professional negativity towards this patient group, in the form of apprehensiveness, was accentuated by fear of worsening their symptoms. The attitude aforementioned impacts on treatment by hindering creation of meaningful therapeutic relationships. Educational opportunities that increase healthcare professionals’ knowledge of self-harm have the potential to provide invaluable power by promoting positive attitudes.

Self-harm by children and young people: care and compassion

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 149-155
Author(s):  
Tim McDougall ◽  
Marie Armstrong ◽  
Gemma Trainor
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Children And Young People ◽  
Self Harm
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