Abstract

Deliberate Self Harm in Children and Young People may promote anxiety in families and professionals. My presentation describes how the confidence and competence of a Team can reduce such anxiety and improve outcome for those Young People who choose self-harming behaviour as a way of coping with life stressors. I will share information about:

• ▶ local prevalence rates of Young People who attend Accident and Emergency Department

• ▶ how to develop a focussed team response

• ▶ assessing and managing risk-an Aide Memoir for practitioners

• ▶ the strength of robust Clinical Supervision and Audit