Working With Self Harm and Suicidal Behaviour

Suicide and self-harm are world-wide public health issues that can have devastating effects on families friends and communities. They are both a priority for anyone working in mental health social work emergency departments and related fields however suicidal and self-harming behaviour can take place anywhere anytime - it may be a pupil in a school an inmate in a prison or a colleague or family member. For this reason this book has been written in a clear accessible and practical style for anyone who wants to learn more about working with and preventing suicidal and self-harming behaviour.<br/><br/>- It identifies common risk and protective factors as well as specific warning signs of imminent suicidal behaviour<br/><br/>- It provides essential communication skills for undertaking a risk assessment illustrating how each skill can be used in real-life practice.<br/><br/>- It looks specifically at the issue of self-harm and suicide in prisons schools and emergency departments<br/>- It lays out clear strategies for identifying and addressing issues of self-care when working with people who are suicidal or who self-harm<br/><br/>- It identifies how we can assist those who are bereaved following the death of a loved one by suicide<br/><br/>Packed with learning outcomes case scenarios and reflective questions this book acts as a toolkit for anyone working in this difficult field.