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- Title
Correlates of self-harm and suicide attempts in justice-involved young people.
- Authors
Shepherd, Stephane; Spivak, Benjamin; Borschmann, Rohan; Kinner, Stuart A.; Hachtel, Henning
- Abstract
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the prevalence and correlates of self-harm among young people in detention in Australia. The sample included 215 (177 male; 38 female) young people who were in youth detention in the state of Victoria, Australia. Participants were administered a series of questionnaires related to self-harm, mental health, socio-environmental experiences and behaviours. Overall, one-third (33%) of the sample reported previous self-harm and 12% reported at least one suicide attempt. In a multivariate logistic regression analysis, a history of childhood trauma, contact with mental health services, and low educational interest significantly increased the likelihood of self-harm. Young people who reported a suicide attempt scored significantly higher on the measure of childhood trauma than did youth who had engaged in non-suicidal self-harm. Findings demonstrate a strong connection between childhood traumatic experiences and suicidal behaviours for youth in detention. Trauma histories and mental health concerns must be considered when identifying youth at increased risk of self-harm.
- Subjects
AUSTRALIA; SUICIDE; SUICIDAL behavior in young adults; MENTAL health; SELF-mutilation; SOCIAL context
- Publication
PLoS ONE, 2018, Vol 13, Issue 2, p1
- ISSN
1932-6203
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0193172