Working with young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm: A qualitative study of australian general practitioners’ perspectives

General Practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in the identification and support of young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm; however, no studies have explored GPs’ perspectives, approaches, challenges, and resource needs when working with this cohort in an Australian setting.

Citation:
Bellairs-Walsh I, Byrne SJ, Bendall S, Perry Y, Krysinska K, Lin A, et al. Working with young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm: A qualitative study of australian general practitioners’ perspectives. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(24).

Keywords:
General practitioners; Primary care; Qualitative; Risk assessment; Self-harm; Suicidal behaviour; Suicide; Young people

Abstract:
General Practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in the identification and support of young people at risk of suicidal behaviour and self-harm; however, no studies have explored GPs’ perspectives, approaches, challenges, and resource needs when working with this cohort in an Australian setting.