ABSTRACT

Earlier chapters reviewed some of the literature about young people who selfharm, those who attempt suicide and young people who kill themselves. This is helpful in generating important insights and clues about the kind of risks and epidemiological factors which surround the issue. This chapter focuses on the evaluation and treatment of young people who self-harm. Aftercare following acts of self-harm by young people is an under-researched area of

62 What works for young people who self-harm?