Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines for the management of adult deliberate self-harm (2004)

Description

This article reports on the development of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) in psychiatry, with a focus on self-harm and recommendations for treatment. The article was written by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Clinical Practice Guidelines Team and is not specific to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

When to use this resource

The article could be used by people who work in the area of mental health for background information on self-harm and suicide, as well as information on treatment options.

Contact details

Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Clinical Practice Guidelines Team for Deliberate Self-harm
Department of Psychiatry
Westmead Hospital
PO Box 533
Wentworthville NSW 2145
Email: pboyce@mail.usyd.edu.au

Links

• View article: Australian and New Zealand clinical practice guidelines for the management of adult deliberate self-harm (PDF - 166.8 KB)
• View website: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists

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