1st Edition

Understanding Self-Harm and Suicide for Nurses and Health Practitioners

Edited By Sarah Housden Copyright 2026
170 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

170 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

170 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

This practical book equips nurses and health practitioners with essential knowledge and skills for understanding and supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts and engaging in self-harm. Exploring why people might experience suicidal ideation or feelings, or use self-harm, this skills-based book emphasises core skills a health practitioner needs to respond effectively and compassionately,... Read more

Introduction 1. Self-Harm and Sucide: An Overview 2. Approaches to Understanding and Regulating Emotions 3. Stress and Distress: Actions and Reactions 4. Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Harm 5. Supporting People to Manage Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings 6. Reasons to Go On: Helping People Find Hope in a Crisis 7. Bereavement Support Following a Death by Suicide 8. Conclusion

Biography

Sarah Housden qualified as an occupational therapist in 1993 and has held positions promoting mental and physical health across charitable, private, and NHS settings with adults of all ages. Since 2014, she has worked at the University of East Anglia as an Associate Professor in Health Sciences where she aims to provide effective learning opportunities for pre- and post-qualifying nurses and allied health professionals through stimulating empathy and compassion for service users and patients. Additionally, she works part-time in the community for a charitable organisation to maintain awareness of issues affecting people every day in modern society and contemporary healthcare practice.