This UK-based prospective study which evaluated risk factors measured at age 15–16 years to predict suicide attempts at 21 years of age highlights the importance of self-harm (NSSH) which significantly predicts the transition from suicidal thoughts to suicide attempts (OR 2·78, 95% CI 1·35–5·74; p=0·0059)..
A related commentary notes the growing problem of self-harm in the UK and that affected individuals are offered psychological therapies.