Non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents: a clinician’s guide to understanding the phenomenon, diagnostic challenges, and evidence-based treatments

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a prevalent and complex behavior, particularly among adolescents. This review explores the definition, epidemiology, and clinical significance of NSSI, emphasizing its role as a risk factor for suicidal behavior and its association with emotional dysregulation. Emp...

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Main Authors: Massimo Apicella, Maria Pontillo, Gino Maglio, Cristina Di Vincenzo, Giorgia Della Santa, Elisa Andracchio, Stefano Vicari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1605508/full
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