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Managing young people with self-harming or suicidal behaviour.

Gemma Fisher1

  • 1Birmingham City University.

Nursing Children and Young People
|February 10, 2016
PubMed
Summary

This review identifies key risk factors like mental disorders and external challenges for children engaging in self-harm and suicidal behaviors. It emphasizes the need for better healthcare professional education on these issues and their management in pediatric wards.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare
  • Child and adolescent mental health
  • Public health

Background:

  • Self-harm and suicidal behavior in children and young people is a significant concern.
  • Identifying at-risk individuals in pediatric medical settings is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Existing literature needs synthesis to guide clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify current risk factors used to recognize children and young people at high risk of self-harm and suicidal behavior.
  • To inform optimal care strategies within children's medical wards.
  • To highlight necessary management approaches for healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
  • Studies focusing on risk factors for self-harm and suicidal behavior in pediatric populations were analyzed.
Keywords:
adolescencechild healthmental healthneurodevelopmental disorderspaediatricsself-harmsuicide

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  • Emerging themes regarding risk and management were synthesized.

    • Main Results:

    • Mental and neurodevelopmental disorders were identified as primary risk factors.
    • External factors also significantly contribute to the risk.
    • Effective management strategies for healthcare professionals were outlined.

    Conclusions:

    • Healthcare professionals require enhanced education on pediatric mental health, including risk identification and management.
    • Improved understanding of risk factors can lead to better care for at-risk youth in medical settings.
    • Continuous professional development is essential for addressing these complex issues.