Abstract

In this editorial we, as members of the 2022 NICE Guideline Committee, highlight and discuss what, in our view, are the key guideline recommendations (generated through evidence synthesis and consensus) for mental health professionals when caring for people after self-harm, and we consider some of the implementation challenges.

Citations

Mughal F, Burton FM, Fletcher H, Lascelles K, O'Connor RC, Rae S, Thomson AB, Kapur N. New guidance for self-harm: an opportunity not to be missed. Br J Psychiatry. 2023 Nov;223(5):501-503.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.2023.113

URI: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/orka/title/new-guidance-for-self-harm-an-opportunity-not-to-be-missed/