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Main Author: S. Venkatesan
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Language:English
Published: Zenodo 2024
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14733167
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contents <p>Deliberate self harm (DSH) refers to the intentional, direct injury of one's own body tissue without suicidal intent. This behavior is a significant mental health concern, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Understanding the measurement and theoretical aspects of DSH is crucial for effective assessment, intervention, and prevention efforts. Regarding measurement, the focus of this narrative, several self-report and clinical assessment tools have been developed to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and characteristics of DSH. These instruments assess various dimensions of DSH, such as frequency, methods, motivations, and associated psychosocial factors. Theoretically, DSH has been conceptualized within several frameworks, including the behavioral, beurologcal, socio-cultural, phenomenological, biological and eclectic respectively-although these are nnot te concerns in this paper. Clinicians should be trained to assess and address DSH using evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and medication management. Thereby, we can better support individuals struggling with this complex and often misunderstood behavior.</p>
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spellingShingle Deliberate self-harm: A review of measurement aspects
S. Venkatesan
Suicidal Behavior
Self-Infliction
Self Injurious Behaviour
Self-Mutilation
Parasuicide
Partial Suicide
Tests or tools for assessment
<p>Deliberate self harm (DSH) refers to the intentional, direct injury of one's own body tissue without suicidal intent. This behavior is a significant mental health concern, particularly among adolescents and young adults. Understanding the measurement and theoretical aspects of DSH is crucial for effective assessment, intervention, and prevention efforts. Regarding measurement, the focus of this narrative, several self-report and clinical assessment tools have been developed to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and characteristics of DSH. These instruments assess various dimensions of DSH, such as frequency, methods, motivations, and associated psychosocial factors. Theoretically, DSH has been conceptualized within several frameworks, including the behavioral, beurologcal, socio-cultural, phenomenological, biological and eclectic respectively-although these are nnot te concerns in this paper. Clinicians should be trained to assess and address DSH using evidence-based practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and medication management. Thereby, we can better support individuals struggling with this complex and often misunderstood behavior.</p>
title Deliberate self-harm: A review of measurement aspects
topic Suicidal Behavior
Self-Infliction
Self Injurious Behaviour
Self-Mutilation
Parasuicide
Partial Suicide
Tests or tools for assessment
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14733167