Citation

Zinka B. MMW Fortschr. Med. 2005; 147(38): 44-47.

Vernacular Title

Schnitte ins eigene Fleisch. Warum tun sie sich das an?

Affiliation

Bettina Zinka Institut fur Rechtsmedizin der Universitat Munchen. Bettina.Zinka@med.uni-muenchen.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

16218228

Abstract

Self-inflicted injurious behavior Auto-aggressive behavior such as the simulation of crimes, attempted insurance fraud or suicidal intent are observed in psychiatric diseases and, in particular, in borderline personality disorder.The self-inflicted injuries often show typical characteristics, the knowledge of which is helpful for making a diagnosis and can critically influence further therapy. Borderliner injuries are often noticeably uniform, arranged in parallel, superficial and on body locations that are easily reached. For affected persons who are at high risk for suicide, it is of great importance that they receive psychiatric therapy as soon as possible.