Table 5 Parental report of formal diagnosis of children with DSH behaviours, and nature of DSH behaviours (N = 99)
From: Parents of young people with self-harm or suicidal behaviour who seek help – a psychosocial profile
Variable | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Diagnosis | ||
No formal diagnosis | 38 | 39 |
Depression | 28 | 28 |
Behavioural/conduct problem | 3 | 3 |
ADHD | 3 | 3 |
Substance misuse (i.e., drugs, alcohol) | 1 | 1 |
Multiple diagnoses | 25 | 25 |
Missing data | 1 | 1 |
Child has experienced thoughts of DSH | ||
Yes | 84 | 85 |
No | 15 | 15 |
Child has experienced a DSH episode | ||
Yes | 89 | 90 |
No | 10 | 10 |