A study of the interactive mediating effect of ADHD and NSSI caused by co-disease mechanisms in males and females.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), of which the predisposing factors are complex and diverse, profoundly affects the physical and mental health of young people. Therefore, this work established an NSSI intermediary network model considering the interaction of multiple factors. A mediating effect between attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and NSSI, considering the influence of comorbidities, such as depression, anxiety, and impulsive personality, was proposed based on sex differences.

Methods

A total of 2,689 middle school students in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, China, were randomly sampled and participated in this study. Data regarding their demographic characteristics, attention deficit, hyperactivity/impulsivity, NSSI, anxiety, depression, interne

SUBMITTER: Cheng F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10860553 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature