title: Management of self-harm wounds.
abstract: Self-harm may be used by individuals as a means to relieve distress and may be a coping and suicide prevention strategy. This article focuses on risk assessment of patients who may self-harm as well as the treatment of those presenting with self-harm wounds.
authors.affiliation: Pennine Care Foundation Trust, Nye Bevan House, Rochdale. Karen Ousey Reader in advancing clinical practice, School of Human and Health Sciences, Centre for Health and Social Care Research, University of Huddersfield.
authors.forename: Claire
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ousey
keywords: Harm minimisation; mental health; self-harm; wound care