Self-Injurious Behavior: Assessment and PsychotherapyAbstract. Self-injurious behavior without suicidal intent, like wrist-cutting or scratching, is quite common among male and female adolescents. It indicates severe psychological strain and can be ...
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Clinical Practice: Review of Assessment InstrumentsSeveral assessment instruments of nonsuicidal self-injury exist, solely used for research purposes. This study reviews the psychometric properties and clinical relevance of ...
Self-injurious behaviorChildren aged 12 and above show self-injurious behavior (e. g. cutting and carving) fairly frequently. Emotional disturbances and massive social stress can often be the cause whereas very different motives for self-injurious ...