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Record Nr.

UNINA9910785602003321

Autore

Fitzpatrick Carol

Titolo

A short introduction to understanding and supporting children and young people who self-harm [[electronic resource] /] / Carol Fitzpatrick

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2012

ISBN

1-283-90697-X

0-85700-584-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (116 p.)

Collana

JKP Short Introductions

Disciplina

362.7

Soggetti

Self-destructive behavior in children

Self-destructive behavior in children - Treatment

Self-destructive behavior in adolescence

Self-destructive behavior in adolescence - Treatment

Self-mutilation in adolescence

Self-mutilation in adolescence - Treatment

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

A Short Introduction to Understanding and Supporting Children and Young People Who Self-Harm; Preface; Chapter 1. What is Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour?; Chapter 2. Recognizing and Responding To self-harm and suicidal behaviour In young people; Chapter 3. Treatment of Self-Harm and Suicidal Behaviour; Chapter 4. What Can Parents and Carers Do?; Chapter 5. Self-Harm and the Family; Chapter 6. Dealing with Discipline Issues; Chapter 7. Special Problems; Chapter 8. Parents' and Professional Carers' Views of Their Own Support Needs; Chapter 9. Self-Harm: What Does the Future Hold?

Appendix: ResourcesReferences; Index

Sommario/riassunto

An easy-to-read guide for parents, carers and professionals working with young people showing signs of self-harm and suicidal behaviours, which gives advice on how to identify problems and how to support the young person.