Abstract
A group of detained Scottish Young Offenders were assessed shortly after being placed on Strict Suicidal Observation. Suicidal intent and medical lethality were, in most cases, particularly low. Methods of parasuicide varied, the majority of inmates verbally threatening suicide or exhibiting minor wrist laceration while a small number adopted cell arson, swallowed objects or used the unpredictable and dangerous method offeigned hanging. A voidance of expected inmate confrontation, manipulative intent and emotional upset were the prime motivators for parasuicidal behaviour-psychiatric disturbance playing a minor role. Our findings are discussed in relation to penal setting and parasuicide in the general population.
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