Abstract
Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a global health problem amongst adolescents and young adults. A better understanding of the aetiologies of DSH is critical for the development of more effective prevention and interventions to reduce DSH incidence among adolescents. This thesis focused on the impacts of three major risk factors for DSH, including early familial socioeconomic disadvantage, parental DSH and psychiatric disorders, and child maltreatment. The investigations in this thesis were conducted using the life-course approach, and were based on linked population-level longitudinal data, collected by multiple government agencies in Western Australia.
Original language | English |
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Qualification | Doctor of Philosophy |
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Award date | 3 Feb 2017 |
Publication status | Unpublished - 2017 |