Self harm rates across Dorset are nearly twice the national average
THE number of people self-harming across Dorset is nearly twice the national average.
Women in both BCP and Dorset Council areas are the most likely to be admitted to hospital via A&E for self-harm injuries.
The Mental Health Foundation says the figures reflect higher rates of anxiety, depression and reported self-harm among women and girls, but that all genders should remain a priority for mental health support.
Public Health England data shows that there were 1,290 admissions to hospital via A&E for self-harm injuries among residents of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole in 2019-20.