Most self-harm incidents involve overdose

Two thirds of self-harm cases seen in hospital emergency departments last year involved an overdose, according to new data. 

The statistics were published ahead of World Mental Health Day, which takes place today, and to coincide with a major conference on suicide being held in Westport in Co Mayo.

As reported in yesterday’s Irish Examiner, there was a 6% fall last year in the number of cases of self-harm presenting to emergency departments (EDs).