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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric psychiatry
  • Child psychology
  • Adolescent health

Background:

  • Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a significant concern in child and adolescent mental health.
  • Understanding the unique factors contributing to DSH in younger children is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the characteristics of deliberate self-harm (DSH) in children.
  • To identify factors associated with DSH in a pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-year retrospective study of children referred for psychological evaluation due to DSH.
  • Data collected through interviews with children and parents, documenting demographics, stressors, and self-harm methods.
  • Psychiatric diagnoses based on DSM IV criteria.

Main Results:

  • Thirty children (21 boys, 9 girls; ages 6-13) were studied.
  • High prevalence of acute (76%) and chronic (62%) stressors, with family (62%) and school (41%) stressors being common.
  • Psychiatric disorders, primarily depressive disorder, were present in 52% of children; self-poisoning was the most frequent DSH method.

Conclusions:

  • Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is present in young children.
  • Risk factors for DSH in children are comparable to those observed in adolescents.