Self-Harm in Adolescent Females

Paper Summary:

This paper begins by defining self-harm and differentiating between this practice and suicide attempts. The paper then examines predisposing factors and the gender differences in self-harm behaviors. In addition, the paper provides an in-depth review of the literature and explores the treatment and prevention of this phenomenon.

Outline:
Part I: Introduction
Part II: Review of the Literature
Part III: Treatment and Prevention
Part IV: Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"It is important and difficult for families and friends of self-harming individuals to make the differentiation between this practice and suicide attempts since both behaviors are "self-directed and dangerous." (Centre for Suicide Prevention, 2001) However, it has been recognized by researchers that the individual who engages in self-harm has no intention to kill themselves or die as an outcome of the harm caused to themselves. This disorder is one in which the individuals get relief from the self-harm on some psychological level. While the self-harm and suicide are not always co-existent, it is important to remain that these two disorders may co-exist in the individual. Self-harm, with no intent to die has been known to result in death due to accidental cuts to main arteries."

Sample of Sources Used:

• A Closer Look at Self-Harm (2001) SIEC Alert #43 Jan 2001 Centre for Suicide Prevention. Online available at: http://www.suicideinfo.ca/csp/assets/alert43.pdf
• Best, Ron (2006) Ethical Issues Raised in Research an Educational Response to Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence. Paper presented to the Annual Conference of the British Educational Research Association. 6-9 September 2006. Online available at: http://roehampton.openrepository.com/oehampton/bitstream/10142/12450/1/best+ethical.pdf
• Best, Ron (2006) Deliberate Self-Harm in Adolescence: Report of a Research Project in Some English Schools. School of Education - Research Papers 2006. Online available at: http://roehampton.openrepository.com/roehampton/bitstream/10142/12449/1/best+deliberate.pdf
• Cornell Research Program on Self-Injurious Behavior in Adolescents and Young Adults (2007) Online available at: http://www.crpsib.com/whatissi.asp
• Craigen, Laurie Marie and Foster, Victori (nd) Self-Injurious Behavior: An Emerging Phenomenon. Article 66. Online available at: http://counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas05/Vistas05.art66.pdf

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