Factors associated with self-cutting as a method of self-harm: findings from the Irish National Registry of Deliberate Self-Harm.

摘要

The demographic and clinical differences between self-harm patients underline the presence of different subgroups with implications for service provision and prevention of repeated self-harm. Given the relationship between self-cutting and subsequent repetition, service providers need to ensure that adequate follow-up arrangements and supports are in place for the patient.