The association of childhood adversities and mental health problems with dual-harm in individuals with serious aggressive behaviors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coexistence of self-harm and aggression, which is referred to as dual-harm, is commonly seen in forensic population. Self-harm and aggression have often been studied separately, previous studies on risk factors of aggression or self-harm mainly focused on childhood adversities, emotional regulation, impulsivity and psychopathology, given their importance in the two behaviors. However, the factors associated with dual-harm remain unclear. This study aimed to explore potential risk factors associated with co-occurring self-harm among individuals with serious aggressive behaviors.

Methods

This multi-center, cross-sectional case-control study was conducted from May 2013 to January 2016 and involved seven qualified forensic institutes located in seven provinces in

SUBMITTER: Huang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9175457 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature