Health Risk Behaviours: Self-Injury and Suicide in Young People
A special issue of Healthcare (ISSN 2227-9032).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 September 2025 | Viewed by 240
Special Issue Editors
Interests: self-harm; suicide; young people;public health; lived experience
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Self-injury and suicide among young people have become a pressing public health concern for contemporary society. Rates of self-injury have been rising sharply over the past two decades, particularly in the last five years, and suicide rates remain unacceptably high. Addressing these challenges demands a multifaceted approach that integrates theoretical, empirical, and practical perspectives. This Special Issue welcomes submissions that explore the complex dimensions of self-injury and suicide in young people. Contributions may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Qualitative research: studies capturing lived experiences and contextual factors related to self-injury and suicide.
- Reviews: systematic reviews, narrative reviews, or scoping reviews synthesizing existing knowledge.
- Theoretical and conceptual articles: innovative frameworks or critical insights into understanding and addressing these issues.
- Practice-focused articles: studies addressing therapeutic interventions for vulnerable young people or research that informs mental health service delivery.
- Ethics and implementation: discussions of ethical considerations and implementation challenges in intervention.
- Actionable insights and strategies: contributions offering evidence-based interventions or practical strategies for schools, communities, and mental health services.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Jo Bell
Dr. Cathy Brennan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- self-injury
- suicide
- young people
- public health
- lived experience
- interventions
- mental health services
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