TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2001//
TI  - The assessment of self-mutilation: issues and considerations
JO  - Journal of threat assessment
A1  - Vanderhoff, Holly A.
A1  - Lynn, Steven Jay
SP  - 91
EP  - 109
VL  - 1
IS  - 1
N2  - 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 /> 
LA  - 
SN  - 1533-2608
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1300/J177v01n01_07
ID  - ref1
ER  -