Around 25 cases of self-harm are recorded on average at hospital emergency departments in Northern Ireland every day, new statistics show.
"Self-harm is a way of coping with overwhelming pressure and pain, and is, for some, a way of staying alive. However it increases the risk of death by suicide and it is vital that services are equipped to meet the needs of these very vulnerable individuals." Independent MLA Claire Sugden, who received the figures in response to a written Assembly question, described the scale of the problem as "horrific".
"These issues will not be fixed overnight. It is a shame that we are finding ourselves in this situation.The East Londonderry MLA added: "It's too late to address the symptoms of it. We have to understand why it's happening in the first place. It requires an Executive to do something." But she said extra funding is needed to continue rolling out the plans, adding: "I am concerned that these funds have not yet been secured.
This executive of ours is taking on near mythical levels of influence and ability. I hope people aren't disappointed when it returns. 🤣
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