1st Edition
Self-Harm in Young People: A Therapeutic Assessment Manual
Defining Self-Harm
Prevalence and Natural History of Self-Harm
The Genetics of Suicidal Behaviour
The Neurobiology of Self-Harm
Psychosocial and Psychiatric Factors Relating to Adolescent Suicidality and Self-Harm
Effective Interventions
Engagement
Hopes and Expectations from Self-Harm Assessments: Adolescents' Versus Clinicians' Views
Testing Therapeutic Assessment in Real Life
TA Overview
History Taking
Developing Understanding
Instilling Hope
Assessing and Enhancing Motivation
Using a Future Oriented Reflexive Approach
Problem-Solving Techniques
Using Systematic and Narrative Approaches to Create Exits
Using CBT Techniques
Biography
Dr Dennis Ougrin MB BS MRCPsych, Kraupl Taylor Research Fellow, Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
Dr Tobias Zundel, MB BS MRCPsych Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Dr Audrey Ng MBBCh MRCPsych MA Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
"The book is evidence-based with very extensive references and makes excellent use of case studies and examples... I had high expectations from this book, which were all met."
BMA Medical Book Awards 2010
