%0 Journal Article
%T Differences between current and past self-injurers: how and why do people stop?
%J Archives of suicide research
%D 2015
%A Horgan, Michelle
%A Martin, Graham
%V 20
%N 2
%P 142-152
%X OBJECTIVES: This research sought to clarify how some self-injurers cease the behaviour, maintaining this for at least one year. Using the Experiential Avoidance Model (EAM), we examined whether characteristics of self-injurers remain in people who have successfully ceased self-injury and what, by implication, might be targeted to improve therapeutic efficacy. <br><br>METHOD: An online cross-sectional survey of 215 1st year university students. <br><br>RESULTS: Past self-injurers (34) scored significantly better on subscales of the General Health Questionnaire, as well as Distress Tolerance, Experiential Avoidance and Self-blame compared to Current self-injurers (29) Conclusion: The Experiential Avoidance Model is a useful basis for understanding self-injury, and informing therapeutic approaches. Reducing Anxiety, and developing Tolerance and Positive Emotional Intensity may be keys to ceasing self-injury.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Informa - Taylor and Francis Group
%@ 1381-1118
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13811118.2015.1004479