Risk factors and remediation of self-injurious and self-abuse behavior in rhesus macaques.

The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Training on Self-Harmful Behaviors and Protective Factors of Substance Abuse in adolescent at juvenile correction and rehabilitation center

Aim:  The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of mindfulness-based training on self-harming behaviors and protective factors of substance abuse among adolescents at the juvenile correction and rehabilitation center at Tehran. Method: The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test-posttest design with control group. The statistical population of this study consis...

Probiotics as a Treatment for Increased Nighttime Activity in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) Displaying Self-Injurious Behavior

A Self-inflicted Hot Oil Burn in a Male With a Major Psychiatric Disorder: A Case Report

Introduction: Suicide is a major challenge to public health worldwide, and self-inflicted burn is one of the most violent suicide methods. Case Presentation: In this case, a self-inflicted hot oil burn in a male with schizotypal personality and major depressive disorder is reported. Conclusion: Psychiatric disorders, marital problem...

Childhood sexual abuse and non-suicidal self-injury: meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND Many theorists posit that childhood sexual abuse has a central role in the aetiology of self-injurious behaviour. Studies that report statistically significant associations between a history of such abuse and self-injury are cited to support this view. AIMS A meta-analysis was conducted to determine systematically the magnitude of the association between childhood sexual abuse and ...

Suicidal and self-injurious behavior among patients with alcohol and drug abuse

BACKGROUND Self-injurious behavior, a major public health problem globally, is linked with alcohol and drug abuse. This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the prevalence and correlates of self-harming behavior in patients with alcohol or drug abuse problems. METHODS This was a one-year study that recruited a convenience sample of 736 outpatients and inpatients identified with alcohol or ...