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 systemic and narrative approaches to create exits -- Using CBT techniques -- Using interpersonal psychotherapy techniques -- Mentalisation-based interventions -- Emotional regulation and distress tolerance -- psychological first aid.
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A guide to the therapeutic assessment technique in young people following episodes of self-harm, for use by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and other mental health professionals.