Professors Chris Oliver and Glynis Murphy, the UK’s leading authorities on self-injurious behaviour, join forces to offer clear and practical information and advice to families caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities. In this 45 minute video/DVD you will also meet Laura and Tobias, learn how their self-injurious behaviour has affected their lives and the lives of their families, and how some simple, straightforward steps can help to reduce self-injurious behaviour. The video/DVD emphasizes understanding the causes and the function of the self injurious behaviour, and addresses issues such as the use of medication and protective devices. Produced primarily for family carers, this resource also provides a useful introduction to any professionals who may encounter self-injurious behaviour in individuals with severe learning disabilities
Professors Chris Oliver and Glynis Murphy, the UK’s leading authorities on self-injurious behaviour, join forces to offer clear and practical information and advice to families caring for individuals with severe learning disabilities. In this 45 minute video/DVD you will also meet Laura and Tobias, learn how their self-injurious behaviour has affected their lives and the lives of their families, and how some simple, straightforward steps can help to reduce self-injurious behaviour. The video/DVD emphasizes understanding the causes and the function of the self injurious behaviour, and addresses issues such as the use of medication and protective devices. Produced primarily for family carers, this resource also provides a useful introduction to any professionals who may encounter self-injurious behaviour in individuals with severe learning disabilities
... of self-harm, the film argues that such behaviour is a valid coping mechanism for dealing with internal emotional distress, and that consequently, the challenge for those who do not self-injure is to come to terms with their own feelings in relating to those who do.
The issue of self-injury is surrounded by stigma and misunderstanding. Such behaviour is often labelled as attention seeking or, mistakenly, as attempted suicide. Visible Memories allows people who self-injure to describe their experiences. They tell us some of the reasons why they self-injure and what approaches they find helpful or unhelpful. Setting self-injury in a more general context of self-harm, the film argues that such behaviour is a valid coping mechanism for dealing with internal emotional distress, and that consequently, the challenge for those who do not self-injure is to come to terms with their own feelings in relating to those who do.
This guideline covers assessment, management and preventing recurrence for children, young people and adults who have self-harmed. It includes those with a mental health problem, neurodevelopmental disorder or learning disability and applies to all sectors that work with people who have self-harmed. In this guideline, self-harm is defined as intentional self-poisoning or injury, irrespective professionals and social care practitioners; assessment and care by professionals from other sectors; admission to and discharge from hospital; initial aftercare after an episode of self-harm; interventions for self-harm; supporting people to be safe after self-harm; safer prescribing and dispensing; training and supervision.
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This guideline covers assessment, management and preventing recurrence for children, young people and adults who have self-harmed. It includes those with a mental health problem, neurodevelopmental disorder or learning disability and applies to all sectors that work with people who have self-harmed. In this guideline, self-harm is defined as intentional self-poisoning or injury, irrespective of the apparent purpose. The guideline does not cover repetitive, stereotypical self-injurious behaviour (such as head banging). This guideline includes recommendations on: information and support; consent and confidentiality; safeguarding; involving family members and carers; psychosocial assessment and care by mental health professionals; risk assessment tools and scales; assessment and care by healthcare professionals and social care practitioners; assessment and care by professionals from other sectors; admission to and discharge from hospital; initial aftercare after an episode of self-harm; interventions for self-harm; supporting people to be safe after self-harm; safer prescribing and dispensing; training and supervision.
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Subject terms:
service provision, assessment, self-harm, mental health problems, prevention;
Some children and adults with severe learning disabilities typically display behaviour which may put themselves or others at risk, or which may prevent the use of ordinary community facilities or a normal home life. This behaviour may be in the form of aggression, self injury, stereotyped behaviour or disruptive and destructive behaviours. These behaviours are not under the control of the individual concerned and are largely due to the individual’s lack of ability to communicate.
Some children and adults with severe learning disabilities typically display behaviour which may put themselves or others at risk, or which may prevent the use of ordinary community facilities or a normal home life. This behaviour may be in the form of aggression, self injury, stereotyped behaviour or disruptive and destructive behaviours. These behaviours are not under the control of the individual concerned and are largely due to the individual’s lack of ability to communicate.
... that increased drug use in young people is causing more and more episodes of mental illness than ever before. Although thankfully suicide is a rare occurrence, episodes of self-harm and / or suicidal behaviour are not. Early intervention can prevent things from getting much worse later on.
Teachers come into contact with emotionally distressed young people on a daily basis and are often the first to pick up on the fact that the child or young person needs help. Depression and other problems can manifest themselves from early childhood onwards. Acute mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bi-polar disorder often begin during the later teenage years. Recent research indicates that increased drug use in young people is causing more and more episodes of mental illness than ever before. Although thankfully suicide is a rare occurrence, episodes of self-harm and / or suicidal behaviour are not. Early intervention can prevent things from getting much worse later on.
Subject terms:
self-harm, suicide, behaviour, depression, early intervention;
The topic of this briefing is deliberate self-harm (DSH) and self-injurious behaviour (SIB) among children and adolescents up to the age of 19, who live in the community. . The briefing is divided into sections: what does the research show; organisational knowledge; policy community knowledge; practitioner knowledge; research knowledge; user and carer knowledge; and useful links.
The topic of this briefing is deliberate self-harm (DSH) and self-injurious behaviour (SIB) among children and adolescents up to the age of 19, who live in the community. . The briefing is divided into sections: what does the research show; organisational knowledge; policy community knowledge; practitioner knowledge; research knowledge; user and carer knowledge; and useful links.
Subject terms:
risk, self-harm, user views, young people, children, government policy;
Summarises findings from research exploring why some highly deprived areas of London have unexpectedly low rates of self-harm. The study was carried out in an ethnically diverse community exposed to multiple long-term stressors such as insecure employment, poor quality housing, and high levels of crime. The study found that the impact of stressors was partially offset by community solidarity and a culture of toughness and self-reliance. But this is not the full story. Within this community, identifying as mentally ill through self-harm was regarded as highly risky. It was thought to make people appear vulnerable, damage their social status and increase the chance of being detained or becoming involved with social services. Consequently, local people tended to hide distress and respond with other behaviours such as misusing substances, disordered eating or putting themselves at risk of violence or sexual harm. They actively avoided mental health services. The research uncovers new complexities in the relationship between deprivation, self-harm and mental health. It may help explain the paradoxically low rates of self-harm rates in some communities – and how people’s experiences of mental health
(Edited publisher abstract)
Summarises findings from research exploring why some highly deprived areas of London have unexpectedly low rates of self-harm. The study was carried out in an ethnically diverse community exposed to multiple long-term stressors such as insecure employment, poor quality housing, and high levels of crime. The study found that the impact of stressors was partially offset by community solidarity and a culture of toughness and self-reliance. But this is not the full story. Within this community, identifying as mentally ill through self-harm was regarded as highly risky. It was thought to make people appear vulnerable, damage their social status and increase the chance of being detained or becoming involved with social services. Consequently, local people tended to hide distress and respond with other behaviours such as misusing substances, disordered eating or putting themselves at risk of violence or sexual harm. They actively avoided mental health services. The research uncovers new complexities in the relationship between deprivation, self-harm and mental health. It may help explain the paradoxically low rates of self-harm rates in some communities – and how people’s experiences of mental health services may shape how their distress is expressed. If the same results are found in other communities, they could improve understanding of this major public health issue. They could inform local policies for tackling mental health inequalities in disadvantaged communities.
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NATIONAL SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO CHILDREN
Publisher:
National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Publication year:
2017
Place of publication:
London
Drawing on case reviews published since 2015, this online briefing highlights lessons for practitioners working in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to improve safeguarding practice. In these case reviews, children died or suffered serious harm as a result of suicide or self-harm. Issues covered include: listening to young people, working with young people who don't want
(Edited publisher abstract)
Drawing on case reviews published since 2015, this online briefing highlights lessons for practitioners working in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) to improve safeguarding practice. In these case reviews, children died or suffered serious harm as a result of suicide or self-harm. Issues covered include: listening to young people, working with young people who don't want to engage, working with parents and carers, interagency working and information sharing, and organisational and leadership issues.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
child and adolescent mental health services, serious case reviews, suicide, self-harm, safeguarding children, young people;
RIFKIN Frances, (Director), NATIONAL SELF HARM MINIMISATION GROUP, (Producer)
Publisher:
National Self Harm Minimisation Group
Publication year:
2009
Pagination:
DVD
Place of publication:
London
This training DVD explores new ways of working with people who self harm and to raise awareness of the issues. Self harm is frequently used as a survival strategy; a way for service users and survivors to communicate something about the grinding realities in which they live their lives. However it is often treated with fear, annoyance and, at times, even outright hostility. The material is aimed at professionals but is also intended to be accessible to service users. Included are: testimonies from those who self harm and from those who encounter it in health care settings; a focus on the importance of understanding and response to self harm for the delivery of helpful and supportive service; an in-depth look at the need for, and use of, harm minimisation strategies within a range of health care settings; interviews with a range of key figures within the field; and a comprehensive supporting information pack.
This training DVD explores new ways of working with people who self harm and to raise awareness of the issues. Self harm is frequently used as a survival strategy; a way for service users and survivors to communicate something about the grinding realities in which they live their lives. However it is often treated with fear, annoyance and, at times, even outright hostility. The material is aimed at professionals but is also intended to be accessible to service users. Included are: testimonies from those who self harm and from those who encounter it in health care settings; a focus on the importance of understanding and response to self harm for the delivery of helpful and supportive service; an in-depth look at the need for, and use of, harm minimisation strategies within a range of health care settings; interviews with a range of key figures within the field; and a comprehensive supporting information pack.
Subject terms:
intervention, self-harm, stereotyped attitudes, therapies, therapy and treatment, user views;
People who self-injure have a variety of thought distortions. They typically believe that they need to be punished for past transgressions, that their bodies are ugly and unacceptable, and that the only way they can control their lives is through self-mutilation. This set of cards helps self-injuring clients understand how to correct their distorted view of themselves and their world, and how changing their thoughts can be an integral part of changing their behaviours. The set contains 50 cards that have common examples of dysfunctional thoughts relating to the disorder. On the back of each card is a rational response to the dysfunctional thought, as well as a behavioural assignment to reinforce rational thinking and responsible actions. The set also includes 50 write-in cards for clients to identify their own specific dysfunctional thoughts, as well as a rational response to each thought. Comes with a CD that contains copies of the cards to print out as worksheets, and also 12 Thought-Changing Forms to further treatment.
People who self-injure have a variety of thought distortions. They typically believe that they need to be punished for past transgressions, that their bodies are ugly and unacceptable, and that the only way they can control their lives is through self-mutilation. This set of cards helps self-injuring clients understand how to correct their distorted view of themselves and their world, and how changing their thoughts can be an integral part of changing their behaviours. The set contains 50 cards that have common examples of dysfunctional thoughts relating to the disorder. On the back of each card is a rational response to the dysfunctional thought, as well as a behavioural assignment to reinforce rational thinking and responsible actions. The set also includes 50 write-in cards for clients to identify their own specific dysfunctional thoughts, as well as a rational response to each thought. Comes with a CD that contains copies of the cards to print out as worksheets, and also 12 Thought-Changing Forms to further treatment.
Subject terms:
mental health problems, self-harm, treatment, therapy and treatment, behaviour modification, depression, early intervention;