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| Self-harm in older people | | Author(s) | Mick Dennis |
| Journal title | Signpost, vol 13, no 3, February 2009 |
| Pages | pp 15-19 |
| Source | http://www.signpostjournal.org.uk |
| Keywords | Suicide ; Depression ; Social characteristics [elderly]. |
| Annotation | The importance of self-harm in older people is not restricted to the distress of the individual and those around, but includes the strong association with subsequent suicide and depression. This article considers the epidemiology and methods of self-harm, and the motives and reasons behind such behaviour. It looks at factors associated with self-harm: previous attempts and psychiatric history; social characteristics; high rates of physical illness; and genetic susceptibility. Important areas of prevention are discussed, particularly the better identification and management of depression in the community and general hospitals, and the need for a careful assessment of risk and need for a specialist after an episode of self-harm. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-090408228 A |
| Classmark | EV: ENR: F |
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