Self Harm
How to prevent kids from developing addictions
New York Times bestselling author Jessica Lahey is a mother, a teacher in a drug and alcohol centre for adolescents, and a recovering alcoholic with a strong family history of addiction. Jessica… Audio
An Invisible Battle: Coping with Mental Distress
A young woman uncovers a dark family secret, while facing an invisible battle with depression and the fight to come out the other end.
WARNING: This episode contains discussion around depression and… Audio
Dr Janis Whitlock - Why do young people self-harm?
Dr Janis Whitlock is the director of the Cornell Research Program on self injury and recovery and has works with teens and young adults who self harm. Audio
Self-harm among elderly people in the UK
Elderly people who self-harm are being failed by their health system, according to new research out of the Lancet Psychiatry journal. The study suggests over-65s attempt suicide at rates comparable to… Audio
Teens self harming: psychologist's advice for parents
Research indicates between a third and half of 12-18 year-olds have intentionally harmed themselves at least once. Professor of Psychology at Victoria University of Wellington, Marc Wilson, is one of… Audio
The dangers of perfectionism in adolescents
Victoria University PhD graduate Dr Madeleine Brocklesby has been researching perfectionism in adolescents - which can be linked to serious anxiety and even self harm. Audio
Most DHBs keep no records on self harm in respite care
Most district health boards are not keeping records of self-harm at respite centres for mental health patients.
Many respite centres not recording suicide attempts
Many respite centres for mental health patients don't have clinical staff on hand at all times, and eleven of the country's 20 district health boards don't require the centres to record suicide… Audio
A third of secondary students self-harm - report
A new study has revealed nearly a third of secondary school students deliberately hurt themselves. Victoria University's Marc Wilson led the study and says self-harm commonly involves cutting the skin… Audio
Insight for 3 February 2013 - Teenage Self-harm
Sally Round investigates if more needs to be done to help self harming teenagers Audio