Self Harm

Self Harm

Self harm among young people continues to be a growing problem.

Below is a parent is a guide produced by a team from Oxford University’s Department of Psychiatry based on in-depth research with parents to help parents and carers who are trying to cope with this difficult situation, which you may want to share with parents. Members of staff may also find it useful.

 

Coping With Self Harm Guide

For further information about the guide: 

http://www.psych.ox.ac.uk/news/new-guide-for-parents-who-are-coping-with-their-child2019s-self-harm-2018you-are-not-alone2019

Videos from parents who took part in the research and other material on self harm can be found at this link:

http://www.healthtalk.org/self-harm