Personality Disorders: Theory, Research, and Treatment7.3 (Jul 2016): 293-302.
Suicide attempts are often regarded as impulsive acts. However, there is little consensus regarding the definition or clinical characteristics of an “impulsive” attempt. To clarify this issue, we examined 3 indicators of the impulsivity of an attempt: (a) preparation, (b) time contemplating the attempt, and (c) self-report that impulsivity motivated the attempt. We examined relationships among the indicators and their relationship to trait impulsivity and characteristics of the suicide attempt. Please contact the library to request a copy of this article - http://bit.ly/1Xyazai
National lockdown caused disruption to health services and third-sector organisations offering support to people who self-harm. Early reports suggested self-harm related hospital attendances declined. Lack of knowledge related to the availability and accessibility of support provisions for people who self-harm warrants exploration into how they experienced help-seeking during lockdown.
An essential part of the mental health assessment is to evaluate the risk of harm to self. Fundamentally this involves asking directly about self-harming behaviour and suicidal thoughts or urges, but practitioners often find it difficult to open up these conversations.
This evaluation of risk is particularly important as self-harm and suicidal thoughts are frequently found in young people who attend mental health services. Login using your SSSFT NHS OpenAthens for full text. SSOTP - You can request a copy of this article by replying to this email. Please ensure you are clear which article you are requesting.