Navigating an unfamiliar world: how parents of young people who self ‐harm experience support and treatment

ConclusionsParents’ views highlight the need for clinicians to consider carefully the perspective of parents, involving them wherever possible and providing practical help and support, including written information. The need for training of clinicians in communicating with young people and parents following self‐harm is also highlighted.

Source: Child and Adolescent Mental Health - October 31, 2016 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Anne Stewart, Nicholas D. Hughes, Sue Simkin, Louise Locock, Anne Ferrey, Navneet Kapur, David Gunnell, Keith Hawton Tags: Original Article Source Type: research