self harm

Missing the signs of endometriosisMissing the signs of endometriosis

Missing the signs of endometriosis

Missing the signs of endometriosis: Some cases of endometriosis in Australia are taking up to eight years to diagnose, according…

ASD medication trial targeting gut bacteriaASD medication trial targeting gut bacteria

ASD medication trial targeting gut bacteria

A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in teenagers with autism…

Talking about self harmTalking about self harm

Talking about self harm

Talking about self harm: Self harm encompasses a wide range of things people deliberately do to themselves to cause physical…

Primary school-aged children self-harmingPrimary school-aged children self-harming

Primary school-aged children self-harming

New research reveals that some primary school-aged children have self-harmed, prompting calls for intervention efforts to start earlier. Led by researchers…

Ten ways a parent can help a child avoid self-harmingTen ways a parent can help a child avoid self-harming

Ten ways a parent can help a child avoid self-harming

Self-harming is a highly complex issue but from friendships to body dissatisfaction to social media and exam pressures, there is…

Teens with acne at risk of self-harmTeens with acne at risk of self-harm

Teens with acne at risk of self-harm

Despite acne being so common, there are still many misconceptions that surround it. Myths include that sufferers are dirty or…

A time bomb waiting to explodeA time bomb waiting to explode

A time bomb waiting to explode

Young people’s mental health services are at crisis point.  GPs are having to cope with the consequences of our failure to…

Self-harmSelf-harm

Self-harm

Self-harm is when someone deliberately hurts or injures him or herself. This can take a number of forms including: cutting,…