‘Deeply worrying’ number of self-harm diagnosis in North Scotland

‘Deeply worrying’ number of self-harm diagnosis in North Scotland

Since 2020 over 1500 people have been admitted via an emergency department across NHS Highland with a self-harm diagnosis, new statistics show. For years the Scottish government have been working to reduce cases of self-harm across the country. In 2021 authority’s began funding the Self-Harm Network and in 2023 the Self Harm strategy action plan was formed. However, new findings from the Highland Liberal Democrats suggest more support is needed.…