Research Review: Sex differences in the clinical correlates of nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents - a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), or 'the deliberate, self-inflicted destruction of body tissue…without suicidal intent and for purposes not culturally sanctioned', is a robust predictor of future suicide-related behavior and therefore a modifiable target for suicide prevention. The prevalence of NSSI is rising in adolescents, particularly among females; however, it is unknown whether sex differences also exist in the clinical and psychosocial factors associated with NSSI. Understanding how the correlates of NSSI differ by sex is important for developing tailored treatments. This study systematically reviews sex differences in the clinical and psychosocial correlates of NSSI among adolescents.

Methods

MEDLINE and PsycINFO were searched using the keywords 'adolescent

SUBMITTER: Moloney F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12267678 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature