Young people who experience adversity at increased risk of self-harm – report

The report was based on results from surveys of more than 15,000 young people between 2018 and 2022 (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Young people who have suffered adversity at home, among peers or at school are “substantially more” at risk of self-harm, researchers at the University of Galway have found.

Academics at the Unesco Child and Family Research Centre and School of Psychology published their report on mental health and well-being on Thursday.