Rise in cases of self-harm among teenage girls and vulnerable groups 'very worrying'

Expert called for targeting of vulnerable groups at risk of self-harm.

Targeted action is needed from the Government and the HSE to stop the inexplicable rise of cases of self-harm among teenage girls and vulnerable groups, a youth mental health expert has said.

Professor Mary Cannon was part of a team from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) and Kings College London who published a “very worrying” study.