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A short cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention significantly reduced self-harm, depression, and anxiety in adolescents and adults. This approach improved self-esteem and problem-solving skills, offering an effective treatment option.

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  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Adolescent Health

Background:

  • Self-harm among young individuals is a growing public health concern.
  • Existing treatments for self-harm lack proven efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a brief cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) intervention for individuals who have recently engaged in self-harm.
  • To assess the impact of CBT on self-harm, suicidal ideation, emotional distress, and coping mechanisms.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 90 adolescents and adults (aged 15-35) with recent self-harm.
  • Participants were assigned to either treatment as usual plus CBT or treatment as usual alone.
  • Data were collected at baseline and at 3, 6, and 9 months post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • The CBT group demonstrated significant reductions in self-harm behaviors compared to the control group.
  • Participants receiving CBT showed marked decreases in suicidal thoughts, depression, and anxiety symptoms.
  • Improvements in self-esteem and problem-solving abilities were significantly greater in the CBT group.

Conclusions:

  • A time-limited cognitive-behavioural therapy intervention is effective for managing recurrent and chronic self-harm.
  • CBT offers a promising therapeutic strategy for improving outcomes in individuals engaging in self-harm.