@article{ref1,
title="Pushing the boundaries: understanding self-harm in a non-clinical population",
journal="Archives of psychiatric nursing",
year="2013",
author="Straiton, Melanie and Roen, Katrina and Dieserud, Gudrun and Hjelmeland, Heidi",
volume="27",
number="2",
pages="78-83",
abstract="This study investigates 122 people's descriptions of their self-harm experiences using thematic analysis. Analysis revealed four themes: What counts as self-harm, What leads to self-harm, Intentions and Managing stigma. Our participants challenged commonly accepted understandings in terms of method, outcome and intentions. Several difficulties associated with discriminating between suicidal and non-suicidal self-harm were highlighted, which may be important in clinical practice. Few participants mentioned diagnosed psychiatric disorders; they best understood self-harm through their social experiences. Focusing on social understandings of self-harm may help reduce associated stigma and barriers to help-seeking.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0883-9417",
doi="10.1016/j.apnu.2012.10.008",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apnu.2012.10.008"
}