Common Elements in Interventions for Youth Suicide and Self-Harm: Findings from a Practitioner Review

Common Elements in Interventions for Youth Suicide and Self-Harm: Findings from a Practitioner Review

A practitioner review of 18 randomised controlled trials identifies the therapeutic elements most commonly found in interventions that reduce suicide attempts and self-harm among adolescents. The findings highlight key strategies that can inform and guide clinical practice. Suicide and Self-Harm in Adolescents: A Growing Concern Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among adolescents worldwide (World Health Organization, 2018). In m…