title: PILL Series. Deliberate self-harm in adolescents.
abstract: Deliberate self-harm refers to an intentional act of causing physical injury to oneself without wanting to die. It is frequently encountered in adolescents who have mental health problems. Primary care physicians play an important role in the early detection and timely intervention of deliberate self-harm in adolescents. This article aims to outline the associated risk factors and possible aetiologies of deliberate self-harm in adolescents, as well as provide suggestions for clinical assessment and appropriate management within the primary care setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Michelle
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lauw
authors.affiliation: Care and Health Integration, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Choon How
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: How
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychological Medicine, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Cheryl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Loh
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D000295:Adolescent Medicine / Q000379:methods*; D004645:Empathy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
keywords: adolescent mental health; deliberate self-harm; primary care