An initial investigation of the association between DSM-5 posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and nonsuicidal self-injury functions.
Chelsea R EnnisJamie L TockAllison M DaurioAmanda M RainesJeanette TaylorPublished in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2020)
Results of the current study highlight the importance of assessing for NSSI among trauma-exposed individuals. Considering that NSSI is a risk factor for suicidal behavior and potentially a clinically distinct diagnosis, future research should continue to explore these associations using larger, more diverse clinical samples. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved).