@article{ref1,
title="Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Review of Current Research for Family Medicine and Primary Care Physicians",
journal="Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine",
year="2010",
author="Kerr, Patrick L. and Muehlenkamp, Jennifer J. and Turner, James M.",
volume="23",
number="2",
pages="240-259",
abstract="Self-injury is a dangerous behavior that is different from suicidal behavior but is associated with increased risk of suicide attempts. Some effective psychological treatments for self-injury exist. Physicians in family medicine and primary care settings play a vital role as a first step in the treatment process for those who self-injure. Physicians can enhance the care provided to those who self-injure via the accurate assessment of risk, the understanding of the functions of the behavior, assisting the patient in identifying motivations for treatment and treatment options, and provision of long-term behavioral and risk monitoring. This article summarizes the current scientific knowledge regarding the clinical features, epidemiology, assessment methods, and existing treatments of self-injury. The role of the primary care physician in the treatment of patients who self-injure is specifically outlined.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1557-2625",
doi="10.3122/jabfm.2010.02.090110",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3122/jabfm.2010.02.090110"
}