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[Self-injuring, a symptom retaining our attention].

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  • 1Pédopsychiatre, AIGS-SSM Enfants, Herstal, Belgique.

Revue Medicale De Liege
|May 5, 2017
PubMed
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) is increasingly common in adolescents, affecting about one in six teens. While a coping mechanism, NSSI signals underlying distress and potential suicide risk, requiring careful clinical attention.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescent self-injuring behaviors, specifically Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), have seen a notable increase in prevalence.
  • NSSI is now recognized in the DSM-5, highlighting its clinical significance.
  • The practice, though disturbing, is often an expression of underlying psychological distress.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To increase awareness of NSSI as a manifestation of patient pain.
  • To emphasize the importance of understanding NSSI within its clinical context.
  • To guide the adaptation of therapeutic approaches for NSSI.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on adolescent self-injury.
  • Analysis of NSSI prevalence and characteristics.
Keywords:
AdolescenceCopingNSSISelf injuring

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  • Exploration of the psychological underpinnings and clinical significance of NSSI.

    • Main Results:

    • NSSI affects approximately one in six adolescents.
    • Superficial self-injury is the most common form of NSSI.
    • NSSI can be linked to increased suicidal risk.

    Conclusions:

    • NSSI should not be underestimated or dramatized but recognized as a coping mechanism for psychic suffering.
    • A contextual understanding of NSSI is crucial for effective clinical assessment.
    • Tailored therapeutic strategies are necessary for addressing NSSI and associated risks.