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. 2015 Jun;56(6):306-8; quiz 309.
doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015087.

PILL Series. Deliberate self-harm in adolescents

Michelle Lauw  1 , Choon How How  2 , Cheryl Loh  1
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PILL Series. Deliberate self-harm in adolescents

Michelle Lauw et al. Singapore Med J. 2015 Jun.

Abstract

Deliberate self-harm refers to an intentional act of causing physical injury to oneself without wanting to die. It is frequently encountered in adolescents who have mental health problems. Primary care physicians play an important role in the early detection and timely intervention of deliberate self-harm in adolescents. This article aims to outline the associated risk factors and possible aetiologies of deliberate self-harm in adolescents, as well as provide suggestions for clinical assessment and appropriate management within the primary care setting.

Keywords: adolescent mental health; deliberate self-harm; primary care.

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