TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1993//
TI  - Six case studies depicting the deliberate self-harm syndrome
JO  - Curationis
A1  - Rosen, S.
A1  - Collins, K. J.
SP  - 50
EP  - 55
VL  - 16
IS  - 1
N2  - This article comprises information on self-mutilation (and specifically on the Deliberate Self-harm Syndrome) which obtained from a study of mainly American and British literature. Included is data obtained from interviews conducted with a sample of South Africans suffering from the syndrome. Etiology was explained from both a psychological and biological perspective. The former highlighted deficiencies in coping and communication skills while the latter highlighted the compulsive and pain-killer role that endorphines play. From case studies and literature it was possible to clearly distinguish the Deliberate Self-harm Syndrome as a distinct disorder-a syndrome consisting of deliberate, repetitive and private acts of self-harm in the form of cutting, burning and banging oneself. This culminates in extreme tension release.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0379-8577
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -