Self-harm in adolescents: self-report survey in schools in Scotland.

BACKGROUND: The suicide rate in Scotland is twice as high as that in England. However, the prevalence of self-harm is unknown. AIMS: To determine the prevalence of self-harm in adolescents in Scotland and the factors associated with it. METHOD: A total of 2008 pupils aged 15-16 years completed an a...

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Main Authors: O'Connor, R, Rasmussen, S, Miles, J, Hawton, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009