Curriculum
- 22 Sections
- 129 Lessons
- 10 Weeks
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- Alcohol6
- ADHD4
- Autism6
- Bipolar Disorder10
- Conduct Disorder6
- Mental Health In Students6
- Self Harm6
- Delirium7
- Insomnia6
- Sleep Issues – Shift Work & Jet Lag5
- Dementia6
- Depression In Adults7
- Depression In Children7
- Depression – Antenatal & Post-Natal6
- Eating Disorders6
- General Anxiety Disorder6
- OCD6
- PTSD5
- Learning Difficulties6
- Psychosis & Schizophrenia6
- Homelessness6
Definition, Prevalence & Etiology
Definition
- Self-harm is categorised into:
- Self-poisoning: primarily paracetamol overdose
- Self-injury: primarily cutting/knife injuries
Prevalence
• Suicide attempts: 1 in 20 men, 1 in 12 women annually
• Higher rates of completed suicide in males
• Self-harm is more common in females
Etiology
• Mental health problems
• Physical health problems
• Alcohol problems
• Drug abuse
• Social deprivation