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Self-harm in primary school-aged children

This article provides a summary of the research evidence on self-harm behaviours in primary school-aged children. It outlines what self-harm behaviours are, how common they are, and why primary school-aged children may be self-harming.

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Published

19 November 2025

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Laura Gobey

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Short article