Deliberate self-harm

Question 1

Deliberate self-harm is more common in southern Europe than northern Europe. True/false?

Answer 1

False

More common in northern Europe

Question 2

DSH more common in females than males. true/false?

Answer 2

True

Except in Finland

Question 3

What is non suicidal self-harm?

Answer 3

The self-infliction of bodily harm without apparent suicidal intent

Question 4

What % of suicides have a history of DSH?

Answer 4

40%

Question 5

A history of DSH is the strongest factor for suicide. True/false?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Who suicides after DSH?

Answer 6

Older
Male
Unemployed, N.E.E.T or retired
Single, separated or divorced
Isolated
Poor health
Psych Dx (i.e. SSRI’s fluoxetine)
Violent DSH
Suicide note
Hx of DSH

Question 7

Who is at risk of repeating DSH?

Answer 7

Previous DSH
Personality disorder
-OH or other drug abuse
Previous Psych Rx
Unemployed (N.E.E.T)
Low Socio-economic group
Criminal record
25-54 years of age
Single, separated or divorced

Question 8

What is the motives for DSH?

Answer 8

To die
To escape anguish
To escape a situation
To display desperation
To influence others
To get back at others
To get help
To repeat what has helped before
To roll the dice