The effects of COVID-19 on self-harm in UK prisons #MMPMID32669158
Hewson T; Green R; Shepherd A; Hard J; Shaw J
BJPsych Bull 2021[Jun]; 45 (3): 131-133 PMID32669158show ga
Self-harm is a major international public health concern and is especially prevalent among prisoners. In this editorial, we explore recent trends in prisoner self-harm during the coronavirus lockdown, and consider strategies for improving the prevention and management of self-harm in prisons as we emerge from the pandemic.