The Assessment and Management of Self-Harm

About this activity

This session provides an overview of the assessment and management of self-harm in respect of young people who present to the service. It provides guidance on the role of primary care, emergency departments and hospital services. It is based on current guidelines and best practices and informed by a number of key publications by Royal Colleges and NICE. Objectives By the end of this session you will be able to: • Conduct initial assessment and treatment for young people who have self-harmed whether in the primary care or hospital setting (risk assessment) • Be able to undertake appropriate initial management for episodes of self-harm in the primary care or hospital setting (risk management) • Understand the principle of management of deliberate ingestion and self-poisoning in young people