Exploring Support Preferences for Young Women Who Self-Harm: A Qualitative Study DOI Open Access
Demee Rheinberger, Smrithi Ravindra, Aimy Slade

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 587 - 587

Published: April 9, 2025

Rates of self-harm among young women have been increasing in recent years across multiple high-income nations. Given the negative outcomes associated with self-harm, it is essential that who engage receive support best addresses their specific needs. The aim current study to explore preferences Australian a history self-harm. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 27 (M = 20.9, SD 2.1) recruited through social media posts. Interviews audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis approach. analysis data identified themes pertaining following: (1) types want around (2) how would like for Regarding former, participants expressed wanting information about interventions, education those them, age-specific mental health education, alternative coping strategies. Some not any support. latter, wanted be provided by professionals school settings, preferred written or digital forms. findings highlight need improve access formal women, importance people being able confidentially, peoples’ caregivers educated Additionally, role schools providing available

Language: Английский

Exploring Support Preferences for Young Women Who Self-Harm: A Qualitative Study DOI Open Access
Demee Rheinberger, Smrithi Ravindra, Aimy Slade

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 587 - 587

Published: April 9, 2025

Rates of self-harm among young women have been increasing in recent years across multiple high-income nations. Given the negative outcomes associated with self-harm, it is essential that who engage receive support best addresses their specific needs. The aim current study to explore preferences Australian a history self-harm. Semi-structured interviews were conducted 27 (M = 20.9, SD 2.1) recruited through social media posts. Interviews audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Data analysed using Reflexive Thematic Analysis approach. analysis data identified themes pertaining following: (1) types want around (2) how would like for Regarding former, participants expressed wanting information about interventions, education those them, age-specific mental health education, alternative coping strategies. Some not any support. latter, wanted be provided by professionals school settings, preferred written or digital forms. findings highlight need improve access formal women, importance people being able confidentially, peoples’ caregivers educated Additionally, role schools providing available

Language: Английский

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