Citation

Greydanus DE, Apple RW. J. Multidiscip. Healthc. 2011; 4(online): 183-189.

Affiliation

Pediatrics and Human Development; College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Dove Press)

DOI

10.2147/JMDH.S11569

PMID

21811385

PMCID

PMC3141836

Abstract

Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a common though often hidden condition in children and adolescents that may result in suicide. This discussion covers several aspects of DSH including its prevalence, etiology, and management. The relationships of DSH to body dissatisfaction and suicide are specifically considered. Even though most cases of DSH do not end in overt suicide, DSH reflects that potential underlying psychological pathophysiology, and likelihood of eventual death from self-murder, cannot always be predicted or prevented. It is important to take all acts of DSH as serious, and to offer comprehensive management to prevent future acts of DSH and potential suicide.

Language: en