Understanding Self Harm and Suicide for Nurses and Health Practitioner

This practical book equips nurses and health practitioners with essential knowledge and skills for understanding and supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts and engaging in self-harm.
Exploring why people might experience suicidal ideation or feelings, or use self-harm, this skills-based book emphasises core skills a health practitioner needs to respond effectively and compassionately, dispelling myths and misconceptions that fuel stigma. It is informed throughout by service user perspectives and includes examples of good practice, suggestions for small changes that make meaningful differences, and reflective activities.
Promoting practice that enables people experiencing suicidal thoughts and engaging in self-harm to feel safer, more hopeful, and function at their best, this guide is an essential read for all health professionals.

List of contents

Introduction 1. Self Harm and Sucide: An Overview 2. Approaches to Understanding and Regulating Emotions 3. Stress and Distress: Actions and Reactions 4. Understanding Non-Suicidal Self-Harm 5. Supporting People to Manage Suicidal Thoughts and Feelings 6. Reasons To Go On: Helping People Find Hope in a Crisis 7. Bereavement Support Following a Death by Suicide 8. Conclusion

Summary

This practical book equips nurses and health practitioners with essential knowledge and skills for understanding and supporting people experiencing suicidal thoughts and engaging in self-harm.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Housden
• Assisted by: Sarah Housden (Editor), Housden Sarah (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 13.03.2026
• EAN: 9781041064824
• ISBN: 978-1-0-4106482-4
• No. of pages: 182
• Series: Essential Mental Health Skills for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Applied psychology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; MEDICAL / Mental Health, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, MEDICAL / Allied Health Services / Occupational Therapy, Psychotherapy, Abnormal psychology, Social welfare & social services, Mental health services, Occupational Therapy, Nursing specialties, MEDICAL / Nursing / Mental Health, Social welfare, social policy and social services