Table 1 Themes and subthemes identified in relation to the study research questions
Themes | Subthemes |
|---|---|
Government support schools on self-harm specific resources | • Standardised safeguarding procedures for self-harm • Access to mental health professionals • Access to professional training on safeguarding knowledge |
School staff fear self-harm | • Fear of contagion • Stress and demands on staff o Emotive nature of self-harm o Conflict in roles and responsibility |