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The effects of COVID-19 on self-harm in UK prisons.

Thomas HewsonRussell GreenAndrew ShepherdJake HardJennifer Shaw
Published in: BJPsych bulletin (2020)
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.
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