Nonsuicidal self-injury as a mediator between dissociative experiences and suicide risk in adolescents: Insights from a clinical setting.

ABSTRACT: A burgeoning body of evidence suggests a higher prevalence of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) behaviors among adolescents. This study aimed to examine the comorbid internalizing symptoms and suicidal behaviors, along with associations between dissociative experiences and suicide risk in adolescents attending a psychiatric outpatient unit in Ankara, Türkiye. The study included 81 adolescents aged 12-18 years, who engaged in NSSI and sought treatment at a psychiatric outpatient clinic. Psychiatric evaluations were conducted through semi-structured clinical interviews. NSSI behaviors were assessed using the Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury, and suicide risk was measured using the Suicide Probability Scale. Additionally, internalizing symptoms and dissociative experiences were evaluate

SUBMITTER: Temelturk RD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641291 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature