Who is at risk of self-harm and suicide?
A number of factors have been found to be associated with self-harm and suicide. These include:
- Being female (self-harm) and male (suicide)
- Depression and low self-esteem
- Past abuse or trauma
- Gender orientation
- Drug and alcohol misuse
- Poor parental mental health
- Previous experience of suicide or self-harm
- Interpersonal difficulties and bullying
- Family problems
Last updated: 15 August, 2016