TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - Understanding those who self-mutilate
JO  - Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services
A1  - Starr, Dianne Lindley
SP  - 32
EP  - 40
VL  - 42
IS  - 6
N2  - Self-mutilating behavior is a symptom seen in both men and women with various psychiatric disorders, but the majority of those who self-mutilate are women with borderline personality disorder. This complex, maladaptive behavior is used by clients as a means of self-preservation and emotion regulation, and is often associated with childhood trauma. Clients who self-mutilate perceive they receive poor care in hospital emergency departments and are retraumatized by these experiences. Clinicians who understand the complexity and purposes of self-mutilating behavior are better able to provide clients with supportive, empathetic care.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 0279-3695
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -