A short introduction to understanding and supporting children and young people who self-harm / Carol Fitzpatrick.

Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. A Short Introduction to Helping Children and Young People Who Self-Harm aims to show parents, carers and professionals how they can support young people through these difficult times, as well as how to f...

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Main Author: Fitzpatrick, Carol
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012.
Series:JKP short introductions.
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Summary:Self-harm and suicidal behaviours are increasingly common in young people, but are often hidden. A Short Introduction to Helping Children and Young People Who Self-Harm aims to show parents, carers and professionals how they can support young people through these difficult times, as well as how to find specialist professional help. The author uses an easy-to-read, jargon free and positive approach to tackle the stigma attached to self-harm and suicidal behaviour. This book combines case studies with professional advice to help the reader take the first steps towards helping the young person in.
Physical Description:1 online resource (107 pages).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780857005847
0857005847