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Suicide and Self Harm – Mental Wellbeing in Young People Shona Straiton & Morna Johnston

Suicide and Self Harm – Mental Wellbeing in Young People Shona Straiton & Morna Johnston. To look at suicide and self harm in young people in Scotland Statistics Similarities and differences A young person’s perspective – Morna Johnston

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Suicide and Self Harm – Mental Wellbeing in Young People Shona Straiton & Morna Johnston

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  1. Suicide and Self Harm – Mental Wellbeing in Young People Shona Straiton & Morna Johnston

  2. To look at suicide and self harm in young people in Scotland Statistics Similarities and differences A young person’s perspective – Morna Johnston Your role in supporting young people thinking about suicide and/or self harm What supports are out there? Training Organisations & wider resources Close and questions The aim of today…

  3. Suicide in Scotland • In 2012, there were 762 deaths by suicide in Scotland. • More than 4x the number of road traffic deaths (170), and an average of more than 2 people each day in Scotland • There are around 3 times more male deaths by suicide than females every year in Scotland (73% in last year) • Children & Young People: • 3 deaths by ‘intentional self harm/undetermined intent’ aged 10-14 • By aged, 15-19, this rises to 25 deaths

  4. Self Harm? ‘Self-harm 'motivated primarily by bullying‘ (BBC News 27/02/14) #cut4Beiber How self harm makes me feel

  5. Self Harm in young people • It can be harder to get accurate stats on self harm...Why? • Approx. 10% of young people will have self harmed by the age of 16 • Self harm is more common in young females than males

  6. Suicide vs Self Harm…one and the same? • For most people, self harm is not about suicide/wanting to die. • It is about needing to release the feelings built up inside. • Self harm is rarely about the act itself but what is behind it. • Self harming behaviour does carry a risk…

  7. A Young Person’s Experience Morna Johnston

  8. Your Role • In groups, please consider: • What is your role in supporting young people affected by suicide & self harm? • What expectation is there on you to support young people in your role? • How prepared/equipped do you feel to help?

  9. What supports are out there? • Training • Mental Health Awareness • Suicide Prevention: • ASIST • safeTALK • Organisations and Wider Resources • Handout • Looking after yourself

  10. Any Questions? Shona Straiton Community Support Network Service Manager email: shona.straiton@samh.org.uk tel: 0141 530 1098 www.samh.org.uk

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