In the year ending March 2022, there were more than 25,000 hospital admissions across the UK for self-harm among children aged eight to 17. This was the highest figure for any age group and made up more than a quarter of total self-harm admissions. In the 12 months prior, there were just under 21,000 admissions … Read more
It’s not just mental health professionals who have to spot self-harm, updated health guidance says. Source link
Along with other recent research, such findings suggest that “self-injury affects a substantial number of individuals, and that rates may be increasing,” Giordano said. “As the prevalence of self-injury increases,” she continued, “it is not surprising that hashtags related to self-injury also are increasing on social media platforms.” Giordano and her colleagues found … Read more
Loneliness, bereavement and reluctance to access GPs can all lead to self-harm among older adults. Source link
The social media app has rolled out technology in the UK and Europe to identify harmful posts. Source link