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The deliberate self-harm syndrome.

E M Pattison, J Kahan

    The American Journal of Psychiatry
    |July 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This study defines the deliberate self-harm syndrome, characterized by late adolescent onset, recurrent episodes, and long-term self-inflicted injuries. Researchers propose classifying this distinct behavior pattern separately in diagnostic manuals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Self-destructive behaviors are complex and encompass various presentations.
    • Recent research highlights the need to differentiate distinct classes of these behaviors.
    • Understanding specific syndromes is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical characteristics of the deliberate self-harm syndrome.
    • To analyze patterns and features of this specific self-destructive behavior.
    • To propose a distinct diagnostic classification for deliberate self-harm.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic analysis of 56 published case reports on self-harm.
    • Identification of common clinical features and behavioral patterns.

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  • Comparison of characteristics with other self-destructive behaviors.

    • Main Results:

    • Deliberate self-harm typically begins in late adolescence.
    • Characterized by multiple, recurrent episodes over many years.
    • Features include low lethality and harm deliberately inflicted upon the body.

    Conclusions:

    • The deliberate self-harm syndrome exhibits unique clinical characteristics.
    • These features differ substantially from other self-destructive behaviors.
    • A separate diagnostic syndrome for deliberate self-harm is proposed for DSM-IV.