Self-Harm
Nonbinary youths report worse depressive symptoms than binary transgender youths
Nonbinary youths report more depression and are more likely to attempt self-harm than binary transgender youths, according to study findings published in LGBT Health.
Body dysmorphic disorder common among adolescent girls, linked to psychiatric comorbidity
Body dysmorphic disorder and appearance preoccupation were relatively common among youth, especially adolescent girls, according to a study published in Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dementia diagnosis increases self-harm risk in first year
Most self-harm diagnoses occurred within 24 months of a dementia diagnosis, and vice versa, with a greater risk for self-harm within 6 to 12 months after dementia diagnosis, according to findings published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.
Melatonin may reduce self-harm in youth, but sleep experts urge caution amid rise in use
A recent study found that melatonin may reduce the risk for self-harm in youth, but experts recommend conducting comprehensive sleep assessments before initiation.
ICU admissions for self-harm increase among adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic
A significant increase in ICU admissions for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years with deliberate self-harm was reported in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study in JAMA Network Open.
Hospitalization for self-harm, overdose lower during start of pandemic vs. before
The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a drop in hospitalization for self-harm or overdose in adolescents and young adults compared to the 2 years before, according to a population-based cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.
Neurodevelopmental disorders, self-harm increase risk for school absence
The presence of neurodevelopmental or mental disorders or self-harm before age 24 years increased risk for missing school, according to results of a nationwide, retrospective, electronic cohort study.
Suicide attempt, self-harm in ED patients pose risks in year after discharge
ED patients with suicide attempts or self-harm had a high risk for suicide in the year after discharge, according to study results published in Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.
Autism significantly increases risk for self-harm, suicidality
Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder had significantly increased risk for self-harm and suicidality, according to results of a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.
Eight online factors linked to suicidal behavior in youth
Cyberbullying, as well as content related to drugs, depression and violence, were major risk factors for subsequent youth suicide-related behavior, according to results of a matched case-control study published in JAMA Network Open.