Risk management for parents
- Carry out regular emotional check-ins to see how your child is doing, how he/she is feeling, is there anything you can help with?
- Be extra vigilant about where your child is and what they might be doing. Discourage them from spending too much time alone.
- If you are worried that your child may harm themselves it’s important to keep the environment as safe as possible. Keep all medication, including over the counter medication in a safe place. You may need to lock these away along with any sharp objects.
- A&E crisis advice – If you are struggling to keep your child safe, if your child has harmed themselves or you think they may harm themselves, you need to take them to A&E.
