NHS 'took 18 months to help after suicide attempt' Poor treatment and aftercare for people who self-harm or attempt suicide is putting their lives at risk, the Royal College of Psychiatrists says.
Many patients treated in A&E for self-harm do not receive a full psychosocial assessment from a mental health professional to assess suicide risk.
Simon Rose, who has attempted suicide many times, told BBC News it once took 18 months to receive aftercare.
NHS England said reducing suicide rates was an "NHS priority".
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Many patients treated in A&E for self-harm do not receive a full psychosocial assessment from a mental health professional to assess suicide risk.
Simon Rose, who has attempted suicide many times, told BBC News it once took 18 months to receive aftercare.
NHS England said reducing suicide rates was an "NHS priority".
See also:
- End the treatment lottery putting the lives of self-harming patients at risk Royal College of Psychiatrists
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