@article{ref1,
title="The assessment of self-mutilation: issues and considerations",
journal="Journal of threat assessment",
year="2001",
author="Vanderhoff, Holly A. and Lynn, Steven Jay",
volume="1",
number="1",
pages="91-109",
abstract="The detection and assessment of self-mutilation poses significant clinical challenges. This state of affairs is unfortunate insofar as self-mutilation is not a rare event, self-mutilating behaviors can range from superficial to severe, and self-mutilation can be distinguished from more lethal, suicidal behaviors, which often receive greater attention in the clinical context. In this article, we discuss a number of complexities in identifying self-mutilating behaviors, examine a variety of clinical correlates of this phenomenon, elucidate important assessment considerations, and advance a framework for evaluating individuals at high risk for perpetrating acts of self-mutilation.<p />",
language="",
issn="1533-2608",
doi="10.1300/J177v01n01_07",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J177v01n01_07"
}