"Although this is written for patients, I found this to be a valuable resouce for A and E nurses, providing an insight into understanding the complexities surrounding self-harm and suggesting a way forward for those who self-harm. This is a fascinating approach which I feel will be of great interest to A and E nurses and prove to enhance their knowledge base on the subject however experienced they are."- Stephanie Davis, Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal 'Although this is written for patients, I found this to be a valuable resouce for A and E nurses, providing an insight into understanding the complexities surrounding self-harm and suggesting a way forward for those who self-harm. This is a fascinating approach which I feel will be of great interest to A and E nurses and prove to enhance their knowledge base on the subject however experienced they are.' - Stephanie Davis, Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal
Deliberate self harm is an enormous problem - for those who harm themselves, for their family and friends and for the health care practitioners who seek to help them through their crises. This book, addressed directly to the suicidal client, provides a step-by-step guide for them to use to navigate their way through their crisis and out the other side. In doing so it gives an invaluable resource for clinicians. The case examples will allow many suicidal people to know that they are not alone. It is founded on the best evidence for what suicidal people find most helpful in these circumstances. - Mark Williams, University of Oxford
