Recurrence and mortality 1 year after hospital admission for non-fatal self-harm: a nationwide population-based study.
A VuagnatFabrice JollantM AbbarK HawtonC QuantinPublished in: Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences (2019)
Non-fatal DSH represent frequent events with a significant risk of short-term recurrence and death from various causes. The first 6 months following hospital discharge appear to be a critical period. Specific short-term aftercare programs targeting all people with a DSH episode have to be developed, along other suicide prevention strategies.