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Repeated deliberate self-harm in the elderly
- Author:
- PIERCE William David
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 11(11), November 1996, pp.983-986.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a study looking at the repetition of deliberate self-harm in old age. Describes the patients who behave this way, relates the behaviour to future suicide and discusses measures that might prevent repetition of their suicidal behaviour.
Ethnicity and adolescent deliberate self-harm
- Authors:
- GODDARD Nick, SUBOTSKY Fiona, FOMBONNE Eric
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 19(6), December 1996, pp.513-521.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Looks at the findings of a study which examined the characteristics of all adolescents referred to the psychiatric service of a tertiary hospital following an episode of deliberate self-harm (DSH).
A study of the relationship between the patterns of planned activity and incidents of deliberate self-harm within a Regional Secure Unit
- Authors:
- GARNER Ruth, BULTER Graham, HUTCHINGS Deborah
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 59(4), April 1996, pp.156-160.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Looks at the increase in the number of patients admitted to a Regional Secure Unit who deliberately do themselves harm. Whilst there is a perception among rehabilitation staff that activity has a role in reducing the incidence of deliberate self-harm, this study identifies no correlation between the patterns of structured activity and the patterns of deliberate self-harm. This does not suggest, however, that occupational therapy is ineffective with this client group, particularly given the potentially addictive nature of deliberate self-harm behaviour even after problem resolution. The study identifies areas for further research, focusing on qualitative rather than quantitative study.
Deliberate self-poisoning and self-injury in children and adolescents under 16 years of age in Oxford, 1976-1993
- Authors:
- HAWTON Keith, FAGG Joan, SIMKIN Sue
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 169, 1996, pp.202-208.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is common in adolescents in the United Kingdom and suicide has greatly increased in frequency in older male adolescents. This article presents findings of research which looked at all individuals aged under 16 years referred to Oxford general hospital over a period of 17 years because of self-poisoning or self-injury. Results found that the most frequent problems were
Self-blame and self-destruction in women sexually abused as children
- Authors:
- PETERS Debra K., RANGE Lillian M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 5(4), 1996, pp.19-33.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses the results of two studies assessing the relationship between self-blame and self-destructive behaviour in women sexually abused as children. In a clinical sample of women sexually abused as children, high self-blamers were compared with low self-blamers on depression, self-destructive behaviour, and reasons for living. Women who had high self-blame were more depressed and suicidal, were more likely to have self-mutilated, and had weaker survival and coping beliefs than low self-blamers. In a college sample, women who had high self-blame were more depressed and suicidal, had weaker survival and coping beliefs, and had more fear of suicide and fear of social disapproval than low self-blamers. Results suggest that self-blame is an important variable in understanding the self-destructive behaviour in women sexually abused as children.
Bodies under siege: self-mutilation and body modification in culture and psychiatry
- Author:
- FAVAZZA Armando R.
- Publisher:
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 373p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Baltimore, MD
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
Although instances of deliberate skin-cutting are recorded as far back as the old and New Testaments of the Bible the behaviour has generally been regarded as a symptom of various mental disorders. Favazza has pioneered the study of the behaviour as significant and meaningful unto itself. Drawing from the latest case studies from clinical psychiatry he broadens our understanding of self-mutilation and body modification and explores their surprising connections to the elemental experiences of healing, religions, salvation, and social balance. Favazza makes sense out of seemingly senseless self-mutilative behaviours by providing both a useful classification and examination of the ways in which the behaviours provide effective but temporary relief from troublesome symptoms such as overwhelming anxiety, racing thoughts, and depersonalization. He offers important new information on the psychology and biology of self-mutilation, the link between self-mutilation and eating disorders, and advances in treatment. An epilogue by Fakir Musafar, the father of the Modern Primitive movement, describes his role in influencing a new generation to "experiment with the previously forbidden 'body side' of life" through piercing, blood rituals, scarification, and body sculpting in order to attain a state of grace.
Teenage suicide and self-harm
- Author:
- PIPER Dorothy Eddi
- Publisher:
- Trust for the Study of Adolescence
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 19p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
Aimed at parents and carers, this book covers issues concerning suicide and self-harm such as recognising the risk, a suicide in the family, and helping distressed young people. It features a list of organisations at the back of the booklet.
Deliberate self-harm in adolescents: hopelessness, depression, problems and problem-solving
- Authors:
- McLAUGHLIN Jo-Ann, MILLER Peter, WARWICK Hilary
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Adolescence, 19(6), December 1996, pp.523-532.
- Publisher:
- Academic Press
Looks at a group of adolescents who have taken overdoses and examines the type and severity of their problems. It measures hopelessness and depression, and whether these adolescents feel their parents understand them. The article also examines the ways in which these adolescents perceive their overdose as a problem-solving mechanism. The study shows that hopelessness in adolescent self-harm
Social work with suicidal clients: challenges of implementing guidelines ad standards of care
- Author:
- CALLAHAN Jay
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Work, 21(4), November 1996, pp.277-285.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Practice guidelines and standards of care are detailed models of intervention processes that describe goals, objectives, processes, procedures, and interactions. Disciplines other than social work have developed practice guidelines, and it is appropriate for social work to also define standards or guidelines. This article describes an attempt by hospital social work staff to enact social work standards of care for suicidal clients. The difficulties and challenges of developing standards and guidelines are discussed, and reasons for the lack of success of the attempt are highlighted.
Impulsive or comorbidity in bulimia nervosa: a controlled study of deliberate self-harm and alcohol and drug misuse in a community sample
- Authors:
- WELCH Sarah, FAIRBURN Christopher G.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 169, October 1996, pp.451-458.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Studies showing high rates of alcohol and drug misuse and deliberate self-harm in bulimia nervosa have led some authors to call for a distinct subgroup, sometimes termed "multi-impulsive bulimia". Results of this research found Bulimia nervosa cases did not differ from either of the control groups in terms of current alcohol consumption. Bulimia nervosa cases used more illicit drugs than either control group, but loss of control over drug use was very uncommon. Bulimia nervosa cases had a higher rate of deliberate self-harm than the controls. Only 6% bulimia nervosa cases had two or more of these behaviours concurrently. Concludes that sampling bias is present in clinic-based studies of comorbidity in bulimia nervosa. Those with comorbid substance misuse and deliberate self-harm are probably