The mean cost per self-harm presentation was $7029 (SD = $21304).

The median cost per self-harm episode was $2248 (IQR $1553 - $4138).

Inpatient psychiatric care accounted for 54% of that cost, and 42% was inpatient somatic care. Lower proportions for emergency departments (0.8%) and outpatient care (3.2%).


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