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Stigma towards non-suicidal self-harm: evaluating a brief educational intervention
Rebecca Gibson1, Jerome Carson2, Trish Houghton3
1Honorary Research Worker, Department of Psychology, University of Bolton.
Background::
health professionals' attitudes towards self-harming behaviour are predominantly negative. Research examining educational interventions to change negative attitudes is limited.
Aims::
this study aimed to provide an educational intervention for student nurses to change negative attitudes around self-harm.
Methods::
attitudes around self-harm and mental health in general were assessed through the Self-Harm Antipathy Scale and the Mental Health Attitude Scale. Fifty-five adult nursing students took part in the 45-minute intervention. This included facts and figures, celebrity stories and personal stories regarding self-harm, all intended to increase understanding.
Findings::
after the intervention, attitudes measured by the Self-Harm Antipathy Scale had improved significantly.
Conclusion::
patients who self-harm will without doubt continue to experience negative attitudes from health professionals. This study shows an educational intervention can change attitudes towards those who self-harm.
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