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Speaker:
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Dr. Caroline Daly, National Suicide Research Foundation
Summary:
This webinar provides an overview of self-harm involving paracetamol overdose and ongoing prevention interventions. Dr. Caroline Daly emphasises the importance of pharmacists and pharmacy staff as key gatekeepers for suicide prevention. They discuss the factors that influence self-harm behaviours and highlight the significance of means restriction as an effective prevention measure. Dr. Daly’s research on paracetamol overdoses, noting the increasing rates among young people and the higher risk for females. Additionally, they talk about interventions aimed at reducing paracetamol overdose rates and the need for additional measures such as age restrictions and restrictions on the sale of paracetamol. This webinar ends by highlighting ongoing efforts to prevent self-harm involving paracetamol overdose and the importance of collaboration and engagement with healthcare professionals and support services.