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Community Mental Health charge nurse manager Jacqui Keene, left, Dr Julie Pease and clinical nurse manager Darrell Evans at the Kensington Centre reception area.
The number of people intentionally self-harming in South Canterbury has increased markedly over the last five years, peaking in 2019, with more young people being seen. Community Mental Health charge nurse manager Jacquie Keene said self-harm was a complex issue, and they were seeing more younger people in recent years – some still at primary school. She said the practice was increasing among males and those who were gender fluid were more likely to harm themselves because of their distress over who they were.
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