Development of mental health first aid guidelines for deliberate non-suicidal self-injury: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is estimated that around 4% of the population engages, or has engaged, in deliberate non-suicidal self-injury. In clinical samples, the figures rise as high as 21%. There is also evidence to suggest that these figures may be increasing. A family member or friend may suspect that a person is injuring themselves, but very few people know how to respond if this is the case. Simple first aid guidelines may help members of the public assist people to seek and receive the professional help they require to overcome self-injury.

Methods

This research was conducted using the Delphi methodology, a method of reaching consensus in a panel of experts. Experts recruited to the panels included 26 professionals, 16 people who had engaged in self-injurious behaviour in the past

SUBMITTER: Kelly CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2518920 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature