A meta-analysis of the prevalence of different functions of non-suicidal self-injury

Taylor, Peter; Jomar, Khowla; Dhingra, Katie; Forrester, Rebecca; Shahmalak, Ujala; M. Dickson, Joanne

doi:10.1016/j.jad.2017.11.073

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A meta-analysis of the prevalence of different functions of non-suicidal self-injury

Published in Journal of Affective Disorders • Nov 22, 2017

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Peter Taylor

Khowla Jomar

Katie Dhingra

Abstract

BACKGROUND: A broad variety of different functions can underlie acts of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Whilst research so far has identified many of the commonly reported functions, no reliable estimates of prevalence currently exist for these different NSSI functions. Understanding the prevalence...

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Intrapersonal communication

Clinical psychology

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