Childhood adversity, depression, and digital self-harm

Partin, Raymond D.; Kevorkian, Salpi S.; Lehmann, Peter

doi:10.1080/03623319.2022.2159648

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“…2,3 Moreover, DiSH and PSH are both associated with adverse mental health consequences, including depression, anxiety, and STBs. [6][7][8] Nevertheless, their distinctiveness becomes evident when we consider the target of these behaviors. PSH primarily involves physical selfharm, resulting in physical pain and visible scars on the skin's surface.…”

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Can digital self‐harm relate to suicidal thoughts and behaviors beyond physical self‐harm?

Wang,

Wei,

Jia

et al. 2024

Acta Psychiatr Scand

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BackgroundDigital self‐harm (DiSH) is a recently identified self‐harm distinct from physical self‐harm (PSH, also known as non‐suicidal self‐injury, NSSI). Although prior research has shown that DiSH was associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs), it was still unclear whether DiSH has a unique association with STBs after controlling for PSH.MethodA cross‐sectional survey was conducted on Chinese college students. The lifetime prevalence of DiSH and PSH, the functions of DiSH, recent suicide experiences (including suicide ideation, plans, and attempts), anxiety and depression were examined. A total of 5281 participants were analyzed.ResultsA total of 10.83% of participants had ever engaged in DiSH, and 1.59% of participants reported histories of both DiSH and PSH. Among participants with a history of PSH, 30.11% engaged in DiSH. Engagement in DiSH was significantly associated with suicide ideation (SI), suicide plans (SPs), and suicide attempts (SAs). More importantly, participants who engaged in both DiSH and PSH showed higher odds of SI and SPs compared to those who had only engaged in PSH. Regarding the functions of DiSH, using DiSH for self‐punishment was associated with SI and SPs, and using DiSH for sensation seeking was associated with SPs and SAs. Similar results were found for the association between DiSH and anxiety and depression.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that DiSH has a unique association with the risks of STBs beyond PSH. Early identification and intervention for DiSH are crucial, even for individuals who already engage in PSH.

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“…Individuals engaging in DiSH are also likely to engage in PSH and vice versa 2,3 . Moreover, DiSH and PSH are both associated with adverse mental health consequences, including depression, anxiety, and STBs 6–8 . Nevertheless, their distinctiveness becomes evident when we consider the target of these behaviors.…”

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confidence: 99%