The focus of the conference will be the alarming problem that is sweeping across the UK, as well as the rest of the world of self harm cases that are being reported.

Birmingham, West Midlands -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2012 -- It has been confirmed that Remy Aquarone, M.Sc., President of European Society For Trauma & Dissociation, will be a featured keynote speaker at the Self Harm National Conference, http://stepup-international.co.uk. The conference is being presented by Step Up International, on Friday 07, December 2012, Oxford.

The focus of the conference will be the alarming problem that is sweeping across the UK, as well as the rest of the world of self harm cases that are being reported.

Remy Aquarone, M.Sc. a Analytical Psychotherapist, is the current president of the European Society For Trauma & Dissociation, the organization encompasses seventeen European countries.

"The mission of the ESTD is to promote an increased knowledge of all disorders related to trauma and dissociation, that is related to chronic traumatisation. An important part of this is communication and cooperation among the clinicians, and other professionals working within the field of dissociation and trauma." Aquarone said. Remy Aquarone is also the director of the Pottergate Centre for Dissociation Norwich. "I am looking forward to furthering the knowledge and education at this years Self Harm National Conference." Aquarone added.

Other issues being addressed at the Step Up International's conference, will include the impact of on-going self harm, equipping professionals to deal with the issues that self harm poses, implications for services, (including education sector, police, youth offending teams, health), for young people self harming, and safeguarding young people against and from the media in the 21st Century.

Along with Remy Aquarone, other noted speakers will be Frances Crook, Chief Executive, Howard League, Penal Reform, Caroline Hattersley with the National Autistic Society, Keith Waters, Lead Researcher, Self Harm Multi-Centre Monitoring, Derby NHS and Poppy Jaman, Chief Executive, Mental Health First Aid, England

The Self Harm National Conference, has been designed for those who are offering services for children and young people, such as those in the education sector, police services, probation, youth offending teams, as well as those in health services, local authorities and therapists.

The Self Harm National Conference, is planned for Friday 07, December 2012, Oxford. For complete details go to: http://stepup-international.co.uk/self-harm-national-conference Telephone, +44(0)121 551 1668 or email info@stepup-international.co.uk.

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According to Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., “Self-injurious behaviour is one of the most devastating behaviours exhibited by people with developmental disabilities.

Birmingham, West Midlands -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2012 -- Step Up International has planned the Self Harm National Conference, http://stepup-international.co.uk, to address the alarming problem that is sweeping across the UK, as well as the rest of the world. "An important but often over looked area of self harm incidents is from autistic persons." Jennifer McLeod, Director of Step Up! International said.

According to Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D., "Self-injurious behaviour is one of the most devastating behaviours exhibited by people with developmental disabilities. The most common forms of these behaviours include: head-banging, hand-biting, and excessive self-rubbing and scratching. There are many possible reasons why a person may engage in self-injurious behaviour, ranging from biochemical to the social environment."

Caroline Hattersley, of the National Autistic Society, will be addressing the audience attending the conference on the severity of self-injurious behaviour, by persons with developmental disabilities and autistic behaviours.

Other issues that will be addressed at the conference will include the impact of on-going self harm, equipping professionals to deal with the issues that self harm poses, implications for services, (including education sector, police, youth offending teams, health), of young people self harming, and safeguarding young people against and from the media in the 21 Century.

Other noted speakers will include: Frances Crook, Chief Executive, Howard League (Penal Reform), Remy Aquarone, President of European Society For Trauma & Dissociation, Keith Waters, Lead Researcher, Self Harm Multi-Centre Monitoring, Derby NHS and Poppy Jaman, Chief Executive, Mental Health First Aid, England

The Self Harm National Conference, has been designed for those who are offering services for children and young people, such as those in the education sector, police services, probation, youth offending teams, as well as those in health services, local authorities and therapists.

The Self Harm National Conference, is planned for Friday 07, December 2012, Oxford. For complete details go to: http://stepup-international.co.uk/self-harm-national-conference Telephone, +44(0)121 551 1668 or email info@stepup-international.co.uk.

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The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), recently reported that UK hospital admissions for intentional self harm have increased by just over 10%, in the last three years.

Birmingham, West Midlands -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/19/2012 -- The Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), recently reported that UK hospital admissions for intentional self harm have increased by just over 10%, in the last three years.

"This report highlights self poisoning as the most likely reason for a person to be admitted for intentional self harm. The uses of pain killers or prescription drugs are also common factors. It also shows that the North East and North West of England have higher than average rates of admissions, along with pockets of the country that includes several areas of the south coast." Tim Straughan, Chief Executive Officer with the NHS Information Centre, said.

Step Up! International has planned the Self Harm National Conference to address this alarming problem that is sweeping across the UK as well as the rest of the world.

"What we do know is that the numbers of young people who attempt self harm or think about suicide is on the increase. What we don't know are actual figures, because self injury is generally a private act. The trend however, is a frightening one.

Some schools are also reporting an epidemic of self harm with pupils of all levels and backgrounds, using a range of different self injure methods.

We are also getting professionals and practitioners working with children and young people approach us in a panic as they are not always sure of how to deal with young people who self injure, especially if the nature of the injury is by cutting or overdose. The conference is designed to equip them with a wide breadth of self harm issues and some reassurance" said Jennifer McLeod, Director of Step Up! International.

Some of the Key Issues to be addressed include: Impact of on-going self harm with on-site resources, How equipped professionals are and their readiness to deal with the issues that self harm poses, implications for services (including education sector, police, youth offending teams, health) of young people self harming, and what UK professionals can do to support children and young people who self injure.

Noted speakers include: Frances Crook, Chief Executive, Howard League - Penal Reform; Remy Aquarone, President of European Society For Trauma & Dissociation; Caroline Hattersley, Head of Information, Advice & Advocacy of the National Autistic Society; Keith Waters, a Lead Researcher in Prevention of Self Harm as part of a Multi-Centre Monitoring approach in Derby, England, and Poppy Jaman, Chief Executive, Mental Health First Aid, England.

The Self Harm National Conference has been designed for anyone offering services for children and young people, such as those in the education sector, police services, probation, youth offending teams as well as those in health services, local authorities and therapists.

NOTES TO EDITORS
Self Harm National Conference is planned for Friday 07, December 2012, at The Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, Henley Road, Oxford.

Step Up! International is a self harm training provider with existing clients including education sector, police/prison/probation services, local authorities and voluntary sector

For further information contact Jennifer McLeod, Director, Step Up! International Ltd: http://stepup-international.co.uk/self-harm-national-conference Telephone, +44(0)121 551 1668; Mobile: 07957 687 036 or email info AT stepup-international.co.uk.

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