@article{ref1,
title="Longitudinal development of pain sensitivity in adolescent non-suicidal self-injury",
journal="Journal of psychiatric research",
year="2017",
author="Koenig, Julian and Rinnewitz, Lena and Niederbäumer, Maren and Strozyk, Tabea and Parzer, Peter and Resch, Franz and Kaess, Michael",
volume="89",
number="",
pages="81-84",
abstract="Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with reduced pain sensitivity (PS). Existing theories posit that altered PS is a risk factor for NSSI. Cross-sectional data suggest that PS normalizes in those terminating self-injury. However, previously no study addressed the longitudinal course of PS in patients engaging in NSSI. We addressed changes in PS and clinical symptomatology in adolescents with NSSI (n = 18) and matched controls (n = 19) over one year. Despite significant clinical improvements, PS did not change in the NSSI group but decreased in controls. Greater NSSI reduction was associated with increased pain tolerance. <br><br>FINDINGS are discussed in the light of current theories on PS in NSSI.<br><br>Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3956",
doi="10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.02.001",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.02.001"
}