Deliberate self harm is an enormous problem, for those who harm themselves, for their family and friends and for the health care practitioners who seek to help them through their crises. This book, addressed directly to the suicidal client, provides a step-by-step guide for them to use to navigate their way through their crisis and out the other side. In doing so it also gives a resource for clinicians. The case examples allow many suicidal people to know that they are not alone. It is founded on the best evidence for what suicidal people find most helpful in these circumstances In many countries there has been an alarming increase in rates of suicide and self-harm, yet the stigma attached to these difficulties often leads to sub-optimal care. The book teaches users important skills: for understanding and valuating self-harm; for keeping safe in crisis; for dealing with seemingly insolvable problems; for developing coping strategies; and for re-connecting with life.
Deliberate self harm is an enormous problem, for those who harm themselves, for their family and friends and for the health care practitioners who seek to help them through their crises. This book, addressed directly to the suicidal client, provides a step-by-step guide for them to use to navigate their way through their crisis and out the other side. In doing so it also gives a resource for clinicians. The case examples allow many suicidal people to know that they are not alone. It is founded on the best evidence for what suicidal people find most helpful in these circumstances In many countries there has been an alarming increase in rates of suicide and self-harm, yet the stigma attached to these difficulties often leads to sub-optimal care. The book teaches users important skills: for understanding and valuating self-harm; for keeping safe in crisis; for dealing with seemingly insolvable problems; for developing coping strategies; and for re-connecting with life.
Presents the findings of a study of risk and resilience factors for three mental health issues that affect LGBT people disproportionally: suicide attempts and self-harm for young LGBT people under 26; alcohol misuse in lesbian and bisexual women; and body image issues for gay and bisexual men. Data was collected between 2011 and 2014, through two sets of interviews with 58 people in total and a national survey of 2078 people in England. The report starts with an overview of the literature review carried out which provided a background and informed the project. It then outlines the methodology used for the three phases of the research before presenting the key findings of all phases in the results section. The last section is a discussion of all phases of the research, weaving together common threads as well as highlighting divergent issues of the findings from the three mental health issues under study. The findings show that young LGB and trans people under 26 are more likely to attempt suicide and to self-harm than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. The risk factors reported included: negative experiences of coming out, homophobic and transphobic bullying; and struggles about being LGB or trans within the family, at school and in peer groups. No significant differences in dependent alcohol use or hazardous drinking were found when comparing lesbian and bisexual women with heterosexual women. Some minor differences in patterns of drinking were found. The study also found that gay and bisexual men are more dissatisfied with their bodies and their health than heterosexual men as they experience significant pressure to conform to the ‘ideal’ body type.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Presents the findings of a study of risk and resilience factors for three mental health issues that affect LGBT people disproportionally: suicide attempts and self-harm for young LGBT people under 26; alcohol misuse in lesbian and bisexual women; and body image issues for gay and bisexual men. Data was collected between 2011 and 2014, through two sets of interviews with 58 people in total and a national survey of 2078 people in England. The report starts with an overview of the literature review carried out which provided a background and informed the project. It then outlines the methodology used for the three phases of the research before presenting the key findings of all phases in the results section. The last section is a discussion of all phases of the research, weaving together common threads as well as highlighting divergent issues of the findings from the three mental health issues under study. The findings show that young LGB and trans people under 26 are more likely to attempt suicide and to self-harm than their heterosexual and cisgender peers. The risk factors reported included: negative experiences of coming out, homophobic and transphobic bullying; and struggles about being LGB or trans within the family, at school and in peer groups. No significant differences in dependent alcohol use or hazardous drinking were found when comparing lesbian and bisexual women with heterosexual women. Some minor differences in patterns of drinking were found. The study also found that gay and bisexual men are more dissatisfied with their bodies and their health than heterosexual men as they experience significant pressure to conform to the ‘ideal’ body type.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
mental health problems, alcohol misuse, surveys, literature reviews, attempted suicide, LGBT people, young people, self-esteem, self-harm, risk, resilience;
Individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. In this book, adults with Asperger Syndrome talk about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering advice for other Aspies and providing insights for mental health professionals. Their contributions touch on a wide range of topics including: difficulties at work and college, coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, misdiagnosis, sectioning, counselling, medication and battles with mental health services. The individual accounts contain coping methods and strategies for maintaining emotional and psychological wellbeing as well as practical advice on staying positive and deal with day-to-day stress and “meltdowns”. The book is written for adults with Asperger Syndrome, and their families and friends, as well as aiming to be useful resource for psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health service providers and other professionals who support adults with AS.
Individuals with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. In this book, adults with Asperger Syndrome talk about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering advice for other Aspies and providing insights for mental health professionals. Their contributions touch on a wide range of topics including: difficulties at work and college, coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, misdiagnosis, sectioning, counselling, medication and battles with mental health services. The individual accounts contain coping methods and strategies for maintaining emotional and psychological wellbeing as well as practical advice on staying positive and deal with day-to-day stress and “meltdowns”. The book is written for adults with Asperger Syndrome, and their families and friends, as well as aiming to be useful resource for psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health service providers and other professionals who support adults with AS.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, mental health services, self-esteem, self-harm, stress, user views, adults, Aspergers syndrome, anxiety, depression, diagnosis, education;