By Their Own Young Hand: Deliberate Self-harm and Suicidal Ideas in Adolescents [Paperback]

Karen Rodham (Author), Keith Hawton (Author), Emma Evans (Author)

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Publication Date: June 15, 2006

Self-harm in adolescents is an increasingly recognized problem, and there is growing awareness of the important role schools and health services can play in detecting and supporting those at risk. "By Their Own Young Hand" explores the findings of the first large-scale survey of deliberate self-harm and suicidal thinking in adolescents in the UK, and draws out the implications for prevention strategies and mental health promotion. Six thousand young people were asked about their experiences of self-harm, the coping methods they use, and their attitudes to the help and support available. The authors identify the risk and protective factors for self-harm, exploring why some adolescents with suicidal thoughts go on to harm themselves while others do not, what motivates some young people to seek help, and whether distressed teenagers feel they receive the support they need. "By Their Own Young Hand" offers practical advice on how schools can detect young people at risk, cope with the aftermath of self-harm or attempted suicide, and develop training programmes for teachers. It also examines the roles of self-help, telephone helplines, email counselling, and walk-in crisis centres. Packed with adolescents' own personal accounts and perspectives, this accessible overview will be essential reading for teachers, social workers and mental health professionals.

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Keith Hawton is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Centre for Suicide Research at University of Oxford. He is co-editor of the International Handbook of Suicide and Attempted Suicide, the co-author of Deliberate Self-harm in Adolescence, also published by Jessica Kingsley, and has been presented with awards from the International Association for Suicide Prevention (1995), the American Association of Suicidology (2001), and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (2002). Karen Rodham is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Suicide Research at Oxford University, focusing on the lifestyle and coping skills of adolescents. Emma Evans is a Research Assistant at the Centre for Suicide Research at Oxford University, and has also undertaken research into effective provision of preschool education.

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley; 1 edition (June 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843102307
• ISBN-13: 978-1843102304
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars By their own hand. Deliberate self-harm and suicidal ideas in adolescents, September 28, 2006

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This review is from: By Their Own Young Hand: Deliberate Self-harm and Suicidal Ideas in Adolescents (Paperback)

This book written by professor Keith Hawton from the Centre of Suicide Research at the University of Oxford, Karen Rodham from the University of Bath and Emma Evans working in primary care is based on the study of over 6,000 adolescents (15-16 year olds) from 41 schools all over England. 5,293 completed all questions concerned with deliberate self-harm and a total of 13.2% (784) reported having deliberately tried to harm themselves at some point in their lives. Self-harm in the past year was reported by 8.6% (509) and far more common in females than males (11.2% versus 3.2%).
This book with nine chapters, where the study in England is scholarly compared with other studies in England and abroad also has useful contact addresses for adolescents with problems, sources of information and further suggested readings. It is a very important read for not only professionals working with adolescents, but also policy makers and researchers and young people themselves. It is concluded with a list of clinical, research and societal needs.

Professor Joav Merrick, MD, MMedSci, DMSc, Director, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Office of the Medical Director, Ministry of Social Affairs, Box 1260, IL-91012 Jerusalem, Israel. E-mail: [...]