Self-harm in adolescence and risk of crash: a 13-year cohort study of novice drivers in New South Wales, Australia.

Patricia Cullen Holger MöllerRachel BaffskyAlexandra MartiniukTeresa SenserrickKris RogersMark WoodwardMark R StevensonRebecca McLeanSusan SawyerGeorge PattonRebecca Q Ivers

Published in: Injury prevention : journal of the International Society for Child and Adolescent Injury Prevention (2023)

Our findings add to the growing body of evidence that self-harm during adolescence predicts a range of poorer health outcomes, including motor vehicle crash risks that warrant further investigation and consideration in road safety interventions. Complex interventions addressing self-harm in adolescence, as well as road safety and substance use, are critical for preventing health harming behaviours across the life course.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
physical activity
healthcare
public health
human health
mental health
health information
risk assessment
social media