Citation

Moller CI, Tait RJ, Byrne DG. Subst. Abuse 2013; 34(2): 188-207.

Affiliation

a Department of Psychology and Centre for Mental Health Research , Australian National University , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory , Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/08897077.2012.693462

PMID

23577914

Abstract

Background and Method: A systematic literature review was conducted to examine associations between self-harm, substance use, and negative affect in nonclinical samples. Results: Forty-two articles describing 36 studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. Findings indicated that individuals who engage in substance use are significantly more likely to engage in self-harm. It was also found that negative affective states such as depression and anxiety are consistently associated with self-harm. Conclusions: These findings provide some guidance in identifying those who are at increased risk of self-harm. Reducing these risk factors could be an important strategy in preventing self-harm behavior in the general population.

Language: en