%0 Journal Article
%T The assessment of self-mutilation: issues and considerations
%J Journal of threat assessment
%D 2001
%A Vanderhoff, Holly A.
%A Lynn, Steven Jay
%V 1
%N 1
%P 91-109
%X 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 />
%G 
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 1533-2608
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J177v01n01_07