Self-harm is common among young people, and is linked with increased risk for many other mental health issues such as depression and suicide. The findings from the recent Mental Health of Children and Young People in England survey (2018) found that a quarter of 11-16 year olds with a mental disorder had self-harmed or attempted suicide, (compared to 3% without a disorder), and this figure rises to 46.2% in 17-19 year olds.
