An Understanding of Self-Injury and Suicide

By Denise M. Styer, Psy.D.
The Prevention Researcher,
Volume 13, Number 5, 2006, Pages 10-12, Item# A135-STYER

 
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Abstract:

Self-injury is intentionally injuring one's body without suicidal intent. However, self-injury is often confused with a suicide attempt. Drawing on her experience as a clinical coordinator at an in-patient program for youth who self-injure, the author provides a background on self-injury, then explores how self-injury differs from suicide and why they are often confused.

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