Understanding vulnerability to self-harm in times of economic hardship and austerity: a qualitative study

Self-harm and suicide increase in times of economic recession, but little is known about why people self-harm when in financial difficulty, and in what circumstances self-harm occurs. This study aimed to understand events and experiences leading to the episode of self-harm and to identify opportunit...

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Main Authors: Barnes, MC, Gunnell, D, Davies, R, Hawton, K, Kapur, N, Potokar, J, Donovan, JL
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2016