Development of guidelines for school staff on supporting students who self-harm: a Delphi study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Self-harm is a major public health issue that significantly impacts communities, making early intervention and prevention paramount in addressing this public health issue. This study aimed to develop evidence-based, culturally responsive, safe, and practical guidelines to assist school staff in effectively supporting students who self-harm.

Methods

This Delphi study comprised of a five-step process, oversighted by a Rōpū Mātanga Māori (Māori clinical and cultural governance group), and drawing on the expertise and knowledge gained from existing literature, interviews with stakeholders, and two panels of experts (youth and stakeholders). The Rōpū Mātanga Māori ensured accountability to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi) and kept Māori proces

SUBMITTER: Meinhardt I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9520113 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature