Dr Kathy Weston

In this Get-a-Grip podcast Dr Kathy Weston talks to Professor Ellen Townsend about young people and self-harm. They discuss the importance of listening to young people and recognising that self-harm is an expression of distress and emotional pain and should always be taken seriously.  Professor Townsend also shares some thoughts about the effects of the global pandemic lockdown on the development and mental health of children and young people.