Predictors of Self-Injury Cessation and subsequent psychological growth Expand Janis Whitlock, Kemar Prussien and Celeste Pietrusza This paper outlines an investigation into the most valuable and effective processes relating to self-injury cessation
Self-harm: treating people differently and intervening early Expand Ann John This paper highlights the importance of intervening early when health professionals are faced with a patient that has self-harmed and the need for self-harm awareness training in order for front line staff to manage people in a caring manner
GPs role identifying young people who self-harm Expand Fiona Fox A paper outlining an investigation into the actions taken by GPs when they are presented with a patient who self-harms and outlines the need for more training and education
Service responses to South Asian women who attempt self-harm Expand Erica Burman, Khatidja Chantler and Janet Batsleer An interesting research paper investigating the impact of ‘race’, culture, class and gender on service provision
The Demedicalisation of Self-Injury Expand Patricia and Peter Adler A research paper discussing the ways self-injury has become an increasing sociological phenomenon
Free to self-injure? Should self-harm be prevented? Expand Kerry Gutridge Gutridge analyses the dilemma surrounding whether professionals should allow individuals to self-injure or prohibit such behaviour – which takes away autonomy and could lead to frustration and resentment