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Self injury or harm Report
Self injury, also known as self harm, self injurious behavior, or self mutilation, can be defined as the deliberate, direct injury of one's own body that causes tissue damage or leave marks for more than a few minutes and that is done in order to deal with an overwhelming or distressful situation.
What we've learned from patients who report Self injury or harm
Symptom severities
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Severe
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25 |  |
|---|---|---|
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Moderate
|
30 |  |
|
Mild
|
27 |  |
|
None
|
84 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Self injury or harm
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric Hospitalization | 5 |  |
|
| Cognitive therapy | 3 | |
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| Hospitalization-Suicidal ideation | 2 | |
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| Topamax | 1 | |
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| Mental Health Counseling | 1 | |
|
| Church | 1 | |
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| Inpatient Therapy | 1 | |
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| Cymbalta | 1 | |
|
| University Counsellor | 1 | |
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| Buspirone | 1 | |
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| Naltrexone | 1 | |
|
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy CBT | 1 | |
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| Seroquel | 1 | |
|
| Effexor XR | 1 | |
|
| Dialectical Behavioral Group Therapy DBT | 1 | |
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| Gabapentin | 1 | |
Report created on February 10, 2012.