Young people and self-harm

27 Aug 2008
The 12th European Symposium on Suicide and Suicidal Behaviour, held this week in Glasgow, is to include discussion of a Stirling University-led study in which 700 young people aged 15 and 16 in central Scotland were questioned about self-harm.

About 14% of those reported they had self-harmed. The study found those who reported having concerns about their sexual orientation, a history of sexual abuse or knew a family member who had self-harmed were five times more likely to self-harm. High levels of anxiety and low self-esteem were also key factors.  Read more>>

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