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The main points to take away from this RLO are:

1. Self-harm refers to a spectrum of behaviours
2. It is a way of expressing and dealing with deep distress and emotional pain
3. Self-harm can be a cyclical process
4. It is increasingly common for children and young people to be admitted to hospital with self-harm
5. Health professionals who are knowledgeable and demonstrate positive attitudes can significantly improve the experiences and outcomes of children and young people admitted with self-harm