” The number of admissions to hospital of girls under the age of 18 in England after self-harming has nearly doubled compared with 20 years ago. “
CALL TO ACTION
- Parents and schools are urged to become more aware and seek early advice and interventions.
- Self harm is not attention seeking
- Enquire or book a place or your organisation on a MHFA course to become more confident in recognising the early signs and following the appropriate steps to support
- Enquire or book 1-1 session work to help the young person with underlying causes
- Follow safeguarding policy
- Do not hesitate to call emergency services if needed
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The Guardian reports that figures provided in response to a written question in the House of Lords, answered by Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Health Lord O’Shaughnessy, show that
” The number of admissions to hospital of girls under the age of 18 in England after self-harming has nearly doubled compared with 20 years ago. “
NHS Digital hospital admission figures:
13,463 females under the age of 18 in 2016/17 against 7,327 in 1997/98
2,332 males under the age of 18 in 2016/17 against 2,236 in 1997/98
Source: Guardian Date: 06 August 2018
Further information: UK Parliament: self-harm: children: written question – HL9500