Self-bloodletting: an unusual form of self-mutilation in adolescence.

Report of Unusual Self-Mutilation in A Paranoid Schizophrenic Patient

Self-mutilation is defined as intentional damaging of the body without intent to die.  This behavior is observed among groups of psychiatric patients particularly schizophrenics.  In these patients, self-mutilative behavior may have unusual manifestations related to delusion and hallucination.  In this article, an unusual form of self-mutilation of a paranoid schizophrenic patient is reported. ...

A case report of genital self-mutilation in a patient with psychosis

Background: Self-mutilation is one of the most extreme types of self-harm, which is done deliberately to hurt the body, regardless of suicidal intent. In self-mutilation, the most important targets are the eyes, genital tract, and hands. So far, genital self-mutilation (GSM) has been less frequently reported around the world. According to our study, this is the first case of GSM reported in Ira...

Genital Self-mutilation in Depression: a Case Report

Genital self-mutilation is a rare severe form of self-injurious behaviour usually described in psychotic disorders with delusions & hallucinations. It has been ascribed to sexual conflicts, body image distortion, internalized aggression and suicidal intent. This phenomenon has been described in schizophrenia, affective psychosis, alcohol intoxication and personality disorders. In the present ca...

Attempted suicide and self-mutilation in adolescence: some observations from a psychoanalytic research project.

The Effectiveness of Emotional Schema Therapy on Improvement in Cognitive -Emotion Regulation in Attempting to Self-Mutilation Soldiers

Background and Aim: Military service is a major change in lifestyle that is inherently stressful. If young men cannot adapt to this period, it can cause psychological disorders or lead to the exacerbation of existing psychological problems, including self-mutilation. Therefore, due to the high prevalence of self-mutilation in this period, it is essential to identify the interventions that preve...