It is more common in young people who have depression and or anxiety. But it does effect adults with a mental health problem too
You are more likely to self harm if you have a mental health problem ie depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder eating disorder. Have substance abuse issues, a young person in prison, a veteran of armed forces, assylum seeker, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Have lost a love one through suicide. Are a survivor of physical, emotional or sexual abuse as a child