Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence

Research recommendation(s) from an individual piece of guidance

Guidance:

Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence

Date issued:

07 September 2022

Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

• Models of care: What is the effectiveness of different models of care for children and young people who self-harm?

• Assessment in non-specialist settings: What are the most effective approaches to assessment in non-specialist settings?

• Routine admission to hospital: Is routine or automatic admission effective for young people or older adults who have self-harmed?

• Psychological interventions: What is the effectiveness of specific psychological interventions including digital compared with face-to-face (technology use) in different populations and settings?

• Harm minimisation: What is the experience, feasibility, acceptability and effectiveness of harm minimisation strategies for people who self-harm?