Abstract
Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a common and typically secret phenomenon in adolescents, especially females that involves two main features—self-derogation and negative emotionality. Causes of non-suicidal self-injury include attempts to get help from professionals, express disgust or self-anger, resist suicidal thoughts, and correct episodes of dissociation. DSH is associated with eating disorders and alcohol abuse, as well as other illict drug abuse. Fortunately, most self-cutters are not at high risk for eventual suicide; however, all those with DSH histories should be carefully assessed for suicide as well as offered comprehensive management. Programs for prevention of suicide should be implemented for adolescents at risk for suicide and this includes those with histories of DSH.
Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
2015
Repository Citation
Greydanus, Donald E. and Omar, Hatim A., "Self-Cutting and Suicide in Adolescents" (2015). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 230.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pediatrics_facpub/230
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Youth Suicide Prevention: Everybody's Business. Hatim A. Omar, (Ed.). p. 141-148.
© 2015 Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
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