Self-harm is a growing issue that desperately needs to be tackled.Research shows that the majority of self-harmers are young women aged 15to 19, although there has been a recent increase in the number of youngmen who self-harm. The reasons for self-harming are complex and linkedto a variety of issues. Young self harmers are usually experiencingdifficult times and their behaviour can be a way for them to gain asense of control. A further decrease in their sense of self worth canlead to suicide.
Government has recognised the serious need to tackle self-harm and theassociated risk of suicide. Within the last three years, English,Scottish and Irish government departments have all developed nationalstrategies.
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