Thrown in the deep end”

A qualitative study of barriers secondary school staff encounter when addressing self-harm

Bibliographic Data

ID15378201
AuthorsHay Wing Charlotte Chan (University of Bath, corresponding author), T Ford (0000-0001-5295-4904, University of Cambridge), A Janssens (0000-0001-8419-0937, University Medical Center Utrecht), Joanna Anderson (0000-0002-6171-0909), Joanna K Anderson (0000-0002-0565-3735, University of Cambridge), Jeff Gavin (0000-0002-5580-276X, University of Bath), Abigail Emma Russell (0000-0002-2903-6264)
Year2025
Volume25
Issue1
Pages1836-1836
Publication date2025-05-19
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-025-22826-w
PMID40389948
OpenAlexW4410508286
LanguageEN
References cited41

Lack of standardised guidelines and stigmatisation around self-harm are key barriers that prevent staff from effectively addressing self-harm. Training is crucial for school staff to respond safely to self-harm and avoid fearful or avoidant responses, alongside increased access to clinically trained professionals. These findings are discussed in relation to school-based interventions targeted towards self-harm

Biostatistics · Focus group · Harm · Harm reduction · Interpersonal communication · Medical education · Psychological intervention · Public health · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Insect and Pesticide Research · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Social Psychology · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Tools

Open DOIOpen Access