Researchers to study school records for clues on suicide and self-harm

Project aims to identify risk factors by comparing school and health records, paving the way for early intervention

Researchers are embarking on an ambitious project to see whether a child’s school record can provide vital clues as to whether they are at risk of suicide or self-harm.

Nearly one in 10 young people self-harm or have suicidal thoughts but understanding of the causes is limited, making prevention difficult.

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