Adolescents’ self-harming behaviour

Background

In Denmark there is no updated register over adolescents' self-harming behaviour. The present study aims to create coherence between existing knowledge from registers and research results and new knowledge.

It is the first study of adolescents' self-harming behaviour that invites all schools to participate.

Objective

The objective of the project is to uncover, analyse and describe adolescents' suicidal ideation, thoughts on self-harm, and self-harming behaviour in order to targeting preventive measures.

Method

The project is carried out via a web-based electronic questionnaire which includes themes such as self-harming behaviour, suicidal ideation, values, vulnerability etc. The questionnaire is answered at each school and data is subsequently processed at the Centre for Suicide Research.

The project is carried out at the schools that agree to participate. Participating schools will then receive results from the school in question.

Status

Ongoing. The project ends December 2012.

The project is financially supported by the Ministry of Social Affairs, now the Ministry of Social Affairs and Integration.

Contact

Ph.D Lillian Zoellner,

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