Improving the management of self-harm in primary care

Self-harm is sometimes seen by health professionals as a minor problem, yet the risk of suicide is increased fifty-fold in the year after a self-harm episode compared to the general population. Reducing rates of self-harm is a national policy priority but research suggests that self-harm presentatio...

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Published in:	British journal of general practice Vol. 73; no. 729; pp. 148 - 149
Main Authors:	Mughal, Faraz, Clarke, Liam, Connolly, Rachel, Lee, Amanda Yenn Teng, Quinlivan, Leah, Kapur, Nav
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Royal College of General Practitioners 01-04-2023
Subjects:	Humans Older people Primary care Primary Health Care Risk factors Self destructive behavior Self-Injurious Behavior - prevention & control Suicides & suicide attempts
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