Hospital admissions for self-harming girls double in 20 years, figures show Girls were admitted to hospital for self-harming nearly twice as regularly last year compared to two decades ago, figures have revealed.
Charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) described the statistics as "heartbreaking", while an expert suggested social media could have contributed to the rise.
NHS data shows girls were admitted to hospital 7,327 times in 1997, compared to 13,463 times in 2017. The Independent
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Charity, the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) described the statistics as "heartbreaking", while an expert suggested social media could have contributed to the rise.
NHS data shows girls were admitted to hospital 7,327 times in 1997, compared to 13,463 times in 2017. The Independent
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