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This conference focuses on improving services and outcomes for people who self-harm, and implementing and monitoring adherence to the NICE Guideline: Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence.
In this conference, through case studies and expert advice we will explore how we can support people who self-harm by ensuring a compassionate approach, understanding the common causes and drivers, as well as developing safety plans with a path to recovery.
Only a minority of people who have self-harmed present to hospital services, but it remains one of the commonest reasons for hospital attendance. Some estimates suggest upwards of 200,000 presentations in England every year, mostly for self-poisoning. For some people, self-harm is a one-off episode but repetition is also common, with 20% of people repeating self-harm within a year.
NICE Guideline for Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence, September 2022
A recent national study reported that 7.3% of girls aged 11 to 16, and 3.6% of boys aged 11 to 16, had self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point. The figures for 17- to 19-year-olds were 21.5% for girls and 9.7% for boys. Self-harm can occur at any age, but there is evidence that there has been a recent increase in self-harm among young people in England.
NICE Guideline for Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence, September 2022
Stream A: Working with People Who Self-Harm, Early Intervention and Averting Crisis
This stream will focus on providing training that is appropriate to the responsibilities of staff members who work with people who self-harm, as well as understanding the stigma associated with it and engaging compassionately with patients. We will also be looking at early intervention and the use of safety plans to mitigate the risk of suicide.
Stream B: Improving Practice, Support and Improving Crisis Support within the School Setting
This stream will focus on practical and collaborative ideas that can be put into action to improve practice in schools. We will be looking at early identification aids, preventative measures and methods to take the appropriate response to self-harm. This session will conclude with a group discussion on all the points covered.
This conference will enable you to:
Network with colleagues who are working to improve services and outcomes for people who self-harm
Reflect on the Lived Experience of a person who has self-harmed
Learn from outstanding practice in the management of self-harm
Update your knowledge on national developments including the Sept 2022 National NICE Guideline Self-harm: assessment, management and preventing recurrence
Examine what an effective self-harm pathway should look like?
Ensure early identification and intervention in schools
Develop your skills in ensuring a compassionate approach to self-harm
Implementing & Monitoring Adherence to the New NICE Guideline for Self-Harm in Practice: Assessment & Treatment Intervention and Principles
Understand how you can improve the response to self-harm in the emergency department
Identify key strategies for involving and engaging families of people who self-harm
Ensure you are up to date with the latest evidence
Develop strategies to support people to be safe after self-harm
Self assess and reflect on your own practice
Supports CPD professional development and acts as revalidation evidence. This course provides 5 Hrs training for CPD subject to peer group approval for revalidation purposes
