Deliberate self-harm CPG and associated resources
Clinical guideline
Last updated: May 2016
Published in Australia
Guidance on the clinical management of deliberate self-harm (DSH) and on the organisation and delivery of services.
Resources
Deliberate-self-harm-CPG
PDF
(1.4 MB)
PDF
(1.4 MB)
Key practice points
- Improved communication, respect and collaboration in treatment are needed between people who have self-harmed and clinical staff.
- Risk assessment scales or tools or any other methods of risk stratification are not warranted for determining the need for clinical service or follow-up after hospital-treated DSH.
- Improved access to aftercare and enhanced provision of information about DSH to patients, carers and the public are warranted.
- Specialist multidisciplinary teams to manage DSH are likely to enhance service-user experiences and provide greater support and professional development for clinical staff.
Reference guide
- Reference guide for the management of deliberate self-harm (2016) [PDF; 263 KB]
Including the key points and recommendations made in each section of the full guideline.
RANZCP webinars
The following webinar videos are available on Learnit [RANZCP member log-in required].
Access further guidance related to deliberate self-harm in the following documents developed by the College:
Suicide prevention
Supporting team members after the suicide of a patient.
