Self Harm<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Self harm without suicidal intent takes many forms and can be seen as a way of dealing with difficult feelings that build up. Self harm here would have the absence of suicidal intent.
Self harm with suicidal intent should always be taken seriously. However the decision to attempt suicide is often a hasty one \u2013 following arguments with family, friends and partner. Therefore it is important to establish if the intent was to end one\u2019s life.
Self-harm is rare in children under 12 years of age, but we must remain alert to the possibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is often difficult to establish whether a CAMHS referral is appropriate or necessary for this group. We would encourage discussion prior to referral.<\/strong> Self harm can be very anxiety provoking for professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CAMHS are committed to providing training and development opportunities to Tier 1 professionals to assist them to deal with self harm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is accessed via<\/p>\n\n\n\n www.selfharm.co.uk<\/a> Offer free training e.g. Safe Talk, ASSIST & MH First Aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Service for 16 and over and advice for parents. Parent helpline. Information and advice on young people\u2019s emotional wellbeing and mental health. Free service to help families deal with difficult problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Email: cf.systemicfamilytherapy@edinburgh.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mental Health and Mental Wellbeing Screening group offers a wide variety of support for children young people and their families. Please contact the Children and Young Peoples team on Tel. 01506 282948 or email cypt@westlothian.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n West Lothian have a clear self harm pathway. Please see for further advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For information and advice<\/p>\n\n\n\n MYPAS (Midlothian young people\u2019s advice service includes counselling and family counselling services) 0131 454 0757<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rowan alba \u2013 support service for YP\u2019s with\/from chaotic backgrounds (need to travel to Edinburgh)<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following contains information about Midlothian services, but there are detailed sections suicide and self-harm which are a useful general resource. Supporting children and Young People at risk of Self-Harm Midlothian.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Crossreach (East Lothian young people\u2019s counselling service includes individual counselling and family counselling services) – 01368 865218<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helpful websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u200bCAMHS Resource-Websites for Children and Adolescent with MH difficulties May 2022.pdf<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The above is a PDF document listing resources and contacts that can be printed off<\/p>\n\n\n\n Helpful websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Problem Self Harm Description Self harm without suicidal intent takes many forms and can be seen as a way of dealing with difficult feelings that build up. Self harm here would have the absence of suicidal intent.Self harm with suicidal intent should always be taken seriously. However the decision to attempt suicide is often a<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":3788,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[390],"class_list":["post-4414","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-selfharmcamhs"],"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"NHS Lothian","author_link":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/author\/nhs-lothian\/"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":" Self Harm (CAMHS)<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Problem Self Harm Description Self harm without suicidal intent takes many forms and can be seen as a way of dealing with difficult feelings that build up. Self harm here would have the absence of suicidal intent.Self harm with suicidal intent should always be taken seriously. However the decision to attempt suicide is often a","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4414","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4414"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4414\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25322,"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4414\/revisions\/25322"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4414"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/apps.nhslothian.scot\/refhelp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4414"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Patients who have taken overdoses or otherwise serious self-harm should be sent directly to A&E in the first instance, they will be assessed, often by liaison services who will consult with CAMHS and decide whether or not a referral for further treatment is indicated.
Referrals from hospital will be prioritised (in case of emergency presentations or overdose) & those protocols are already in place.
Please let us know if there are any likely difficulties in getting the young person to attend follow up appointments<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nSelf harm and Suicide Pathway<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
www.harmless.org.uk\/ourResources\/downloads<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nChoose Life<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Locality based mental health information\/resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Edinburgh: Penumbra<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Penumbra self harm project
5 Leamington Terrace Edinburgh
EH10 4JW
Tel 0131 229 6262<\/p>\n\n\n\nYoung Minds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Tel: 0808 802 5544
www.youngminds.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSystemic Family Sessions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
West Lothian<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Midlothian<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
East Lothian<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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