Nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal behaviors in girls: the case for targeted prevention in preadolescence - Beauchaine TP, Hinshaw SP, Bridge JA.

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) affects 15-20% of adolescents-disproportionately girls-and is a strong predictor of eventual suicide attempts and suicide. Many girls now initiate NSSI before age 10. These early-starters exhibit greater frequency of NSSI, u...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news