To what extent do teachers feel they are equipped to help children and young people aged 11–16 who self-harm? A qualitative study

Nicky Vellacott, Jane V. Appleton

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Abstract

This chapter will briefly review some of the literature on self-harm, its prevalence, relevant national policies, and research with teachers, before reporting the findings of a qualitative study conducted in 2016 which investigated how prepared secondary-school teachers were dealing with young people who self-harm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBarnsliga sammanhang
Subtitle of host publicationForskning om barns och ungdomars hälsa och välmående
EditorsEva K., Eva-Lena Einberg
Place of PublicationKristianstad
PublisherKristianstad University Press
Pages94-117
Number of pages23
ISBN (Print)978-91-87973-72-7
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameKristianstad University Press
Number3

Swedish Standard Keywords

  • Health Sciences (303)

Keywords

  • self-harm
  • children
  • young people
  • qualitative study
  • schools
  • emotional health
  • well-being

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