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[Self-harm among children and adolescents]
Sam Louman1, Anke M Fredriks1, Annemarie C M van Bellegem1
1Amsterdam UMC, locatie AMC-UvA, Medisch Psychiatrische Unit voor Kind en Jeugd.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|November 1, 2018
Summary
Self-harm is rising in children and adolescents, particularly girls aged 13-16. Treatment access varies by socioeconomic status, and self-harm increases suicide risk.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Self-harm is a significant public health concern among youth.
- Definitions and distinctions between self-harm and suicide attempts are often unclear.
Observation:
- A recent UK study revealed a sharp increase in self-harm incidence in children and adolescents (10-29 years).
- This rise is particularly pronounced in girls aged 13-16 years.
- Inequalities in treatment provision were observed based on regional socioeconomic status.
Findings:
- Similar increases in self-harm incidence have been reported in the Netherlands, suggesting a broader trend.
- Self-harm is linked to a higher risk of death by suicide and other unnatural causes.
- Evidence supporting therapeutic interventions for self-harm remains limited.
Implications:
- Urgent need for clear diagnostic criteria and accessible, equitable treatment for youth self-harm.
- Highlights the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities in mental healthcare access.
- Further research is crucial to develop effective therapeutic strategies for self-harm.
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