Citation

Møhl B, Rubæk L. Ugeskr. Laeger 2017; 179(26): V01170066.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

28648163

Abstract

Self-inflicted pain by cutting, hitting or burning oneself has become a common way to regulate emotions and to serve as coping strategy. 21.5-32% of adolescents in non-clinical populations have a history of non-suicidal self-injury. Non-suicidal self-injury has a momentarily relieving effect and is an important predictor of suicidal behaviour; even superficial self-injury should be taken seriously. There is an urgent need for organized treatment programmes for young people who self-harm.

Language: da

Keywords

Humans; Denmark; Self-Injurious Behavior; Suicidal Ideation; Models, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Pain; Shame