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Self-harm hospital admissions of children show 'frightening rise' Self-harm hospital admissions of children show 'frightening rise'
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Nearly 19,000 children were admitted to hospital after self-harming last year in England and Wales - a rise of 14% over the past three years, according to the children's charity NSPCC.Nearly 19,000 children were admitted to hospital after self-harming last year in England and Wales - a rise of 14% over the past three years, according to the children's charity NSPCC.
It said the NHS figures should be a "real wake-up call" to all those who cared about young people's wellbeing.It said the NHS figures should be a "real wake-up call" to all those who cared about young people's wellbeing.
Self-harming is one of the most common reasons for children to contact the charity's Childline service.Self-harming is one of the most common reasons for children to contact the charity's Childline service.
About 50 children a day were given counselling on the issue, it said.About 50 children a day were given counselling on the issue, it said.
Teenagers aged 13 to 17 are most likely to end up in hospital as a result of acts of self harm, which include cutting their bodies, overdosing on pills or burning themselves.Teenagers aged 13 to 17 are most likely to end up in hospital as a result of acts of self harm, which include cutting their bodies, overdosing on pills or burning themselves.
The figures, which were collected from all but six NHS Trusts in England and health boards in Wales, reveal that 18,788 under-18s were admitted to hospital or treated at accident and emergency units for self-harm in 2015-16.The figures, which were collected from all but six NHS Trusts in England and health boards in Wales, reveal that 18,788 under-18s were admitted to hospital or treated at accident and emergency units for self-harm in 2015-16.
This compares with 16,416 admissions for self-harm in 2013-14.This compares with 16,416 admissions for self-harm in 2013-14.
Official figures from NHS Digital show admissions for self-harm have been increasing for five years in a row.Official figures from NHS Digital show admissions for self-harm have been increasing for five years in a row.
Experts say better recording of data by hospitals may be reflected in the rise.Experts say better recording of data by hospitals may be reflected in the rise.
'Terrible damage''Terrible damage'
Peter Wanless, chief executive of the NSPCC, said the numbers were "frightening".Peter Wanless, chief executive of the NSPCC, said the numbers were "frightening".
"Knowing hospital beds are full of young people crying out for help should be a real wake-up call to all those that care for the wellbeing of the younger generation," he said."Knowing hospital beds are full of young people crying out for help should be a real wake-up call to all those that care for the wellbeing of the younger generation," he said.
"It is vital we confront the fact that an increasing number are struggling to deal with the pressures and demands of modern-day life, to such an extent they are inflicting terrible damage upon themselves.""It is vital we confront the fact that an increasing number are struggling to deal with the pressures and demands of modern-day life, to such an extent they are inflicting terrible damage upon themselves."
He said every child and teenager should receive the advice and support they needed - and they could get that by contacting Childline.He said every child and teenager should receive the advice and support they needed - and they could get that by contacting Childline.
Last year, the confidential children's helpline dealt with more than 18,000 calls about self-harm.Last year, the confidential children's helpline dealt with more than 18,000 calls about self-harm.
Dame Esther Rantzen, president of Childline, said: "Self-harming is at epidemic level among young people."Dame Esther Rantzen, president of Childline, said: "Self-harming is at epidemic level among young people."
She said young people often felt ashamed and scared to ask for help from those closest to them, and it was not until they had seriously harmed themselves that they were rushed to hospital.She said young people often felt ashamed and scared to ask for help from those closest to them, and it was not until they had seriously harmed themselves that they were rushed to hospital.
How to help a child who is self-harming?How to help a child who is self-harming?
Children and young people can contact Childline for free, confidential support and advice, 24 hours a day on 0800 1111 or on their website.Children and young people can contact Childline for free, confidential support and advice, 24 hours a day on 0800 1111 or on their website.
Dr Max Davie, from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said schools should be offering more support.Dr Max Davie, from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said schools should be offering more support.
"One way of providing this early intervention is for all schools to deliver comprehensive Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) education, teaching children about emotional wellbeing and addressing challenging mental health issues such as eating disorders, self-harm and suicide in addition to other important topics like positive relationships, sex education and the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse.""One way of providing this early intervention is for all schools to deliver comprehensive Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE) education, teaching children about emotional wellbeing and addressing challenging mental health issues such as eating disorders, self-harm and suicide in addition to other important topics like positive relationships, sex education and the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse."
Schools are not currently obliged to offer PSHE.Schools are not currently obliged to offer PSHE.
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