Self-harm by young people is on the rise. According to NHS figures obtained by the BBC, the number of young people aged 10 to 19 admitted to hospital with self-harm injuries has risen by 20 per cent. The majority of these young people, it seems, are self-harming to divert themselves from psychological states too distressing to tolerate.
Schools may be among the first to see a child develop these problems but what can you do to help? Teachers’ unions were quick to point out that schools need support and depleted Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) have meant that schools have fewer options when seeking expert advice or to refer a pupil for professional help.
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