ArticleThe British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners2021
Experiences of general practice care for self-harm: a qualitative study of young people's perspectives.
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- Accessing psychological therapies following self-harm: qualitative survey of patient experiences and views on improving practice.BJPsych open · 2023Article
- Improving the management of self-harm in primary care.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2023Article
- Supporting general practitioners in the assessment and management of suicide risk in young people: an evaluation of an educational resource in primary care.Primary health care research & development · 2022Article
- Young people who have fallen through the mental health transition gap: a qualitative study on primary care support.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2022Article
- The potential of general practice to support young people who self-harm: a narrative review.BJGP open · 2022Article
- The need for compassionate self-harm services.BMJ (Clinical research ed.) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundSelf-harm is a growing concern and rates of self-harm in young people (aged 12-25 years) presenting to general practice are rising. There is, however, little evidence about young people's experiences of GP care and on accessing general practice.
aimTo explore the help-seeking behaviours, experiences of GP care, and access to general practice of young people who self-harm. DESIGN AND
settingIn this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with young people aged 16-25 years from England with previous self-harm behaviour.
methodInterviews with 13 young people took place between April and November 2019. Young people were recruited from the community, third-sector organisations, and Twitter. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis with principles of constant comparison. A patient and public involvement advisory group informed recruitment strategies and supported interpretation of findings.
resultsYoung people described the avenues of help-seeking they employ and reflected on the mixed experiences of seeing GPs that can influence future help-seeking. Preconceptions and a lack of knowledge about accessing general practice were found to be barriers to help-seeking. GPs who attempt to understand the young person and establish relationship-based care can facilitate young people accessing general practice for self-harm.
conclusionIt is important young people are aware of how to access general practice and that GPs listen, understand, and proactively follow-up young people who self-harm. Supporting young people with self-harm behaviour requires continuity of care.
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