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Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy
2016. Vol. 24, no. 3, 42–68
https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2016240304
ISSN: 2075-3470 / 2311-9446 (online)

Mechanisms of self-harm behavior in non-clinical adolescent population: the results of monitoring in Moscow schools

 
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Abstract

The behavior of self-harm is prevalent among adolescents. Most research on the topic has focused either on qualitative investigation of hospitalized teens or on quantitative research of non-clinical population. There combination of these approaches is considered very promising, yet it is extremely rare. The present article investigates the behavior of self-harm without suicidal intention in non-clinical population. The participants were 604 students of Moscow schools (7—11 grades). 22% participants reported at least 1 act of deliberate self-harm in the lifetime period (54% — single episode, 46% multiple episodes of self-harm). 100 adolescents with a history of non-suicidal self-harm were further assessed with Clinical In- ventory, which reflected the gradation of the key suicide markers. Clinical assess- ment revealed three major mechanisms of self-harm development: stressful (20%), depressive (45%), and psychopathological (35%). Further distinction among impulsive and reflective led to description of 6 groups, each having specific clini- cal picture, dynamics, motives, personal patterns and attitude towards self-harm. Understanding of leading mechanism of antivital behavior is essential for effecting crisis intervention and psychological counseling of adolescents in the aftermath of self-harm or suicidal attempts. Comparative analysis of these results with data on clinical population reveals several differences.

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Keywords: adolescents, self-harm behavior, clinical assessment, monitoring

Journal rubric: Empirical Researches

OpenAlex citations: 19

OpenAlex trends: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies, Traumatic Brain Injury Research, Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments

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Number of citations: 19

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Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

This cluster of papers focuses on the epidemiology, risk factors, and prevention strategies related to suicidal behavior, particularly among adolescents and young adults. It covers topics such as the interpersonal theory of suicide, psychological autopsy studies, non-suicidal self-injury, and the assessment of suicidal behavior. The research also delves into the global patterns of mortality, neurobiology, and the impact of various interventions in mitigating suicide risk.

Number of works: 109765  |  Total number of citations: 1794257

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Traumatic Brain Injury Research

This cluster of papers focuses on the epidemiology, impact, and long-term consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI), particularly concussion and mild TBI. It covers a wide range of topics including neurological outcomes, cognitive rehabilitation, sports-related injuries, neuropathological changes, and consciousness assessment in TBI patients.

Number of works: 91953  |  Total number of citations: 1568844

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Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments

This cluster of papers focuses on the study of interoception, the sense of the internal state of the body, and its association with somatic symptoms, including alexithymia, health anxiety, psychogenic nonepileptic seizures, and depersonalization disorder. The papers also explore the relationship between interoception, emotion regulation, and various mental health conditions such as anxiety and dissociation.

Number of works: 79247  |  Total number of citations: 1080544

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Article type: scientific article

DOI: https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2016240304

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For citation: Bannikov, G.S., Fedunina, N.Y., Pavlova, T.S., Vikhristyuk, O.V., Letova, A.V., Bazhenova, M.D. (2016). Mechanisms of self-harm behavior in non-clinical adolescent population: the results of monitoring in Moscow schools. Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, 24(3), 42–68. (In Russ.). https://doi.org/10.17759/cpp.2016240304

© Bannikov G.S., Fedunina N.Y., Pavlova T.S., Vikhristyuk O.V., Letova A.V., Bazhenova M.D., 2016

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

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Information About the Authors

Gennady S. Bannikov, Candidate of Science (Medicine), Senior Researcher, Department of Suicidology, Moscow Research Institute of Psychiatry (Branch), V.P. Serbsky National Medical Research Centre for Psychiatry and Narcology of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Senior Researcher, Department of Scientific and Methodological Support, Federal Coordination Center for the Provision of Psychological Services in the Education System of the Russian Federation, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4929-2908, e-mail: bannikov68@mail.ru

Natalya Y. Fedunina, Candidate of Science (Psychology), research fellow of the Centre for emergency psychological assistance, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, psychologis, Sports Center (CCU «Moskomsport»), Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: natalia_fedunina@mail.ru

Tat'iana S. Pavlova, Candidate of Science (Psychology), research associate, research laboratory «Scientific and Methodological Basis of Emergent Psychological Aid», Center for Emergent Psychological Aid, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: darzo@yandex.ru

Olesya V. Vikhristyuk, Candidate of Science (Psychology), Director of Center for Emergent Psychological Aid, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5982-1098, e-mail: vihristukov@mgppu.ru

Anna V. Letova, Laboratory Assistant, Center for Emergent Psychological Aid, Moscow State University of Psychology and Education, Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: letovaav@mgppu.ru

Marina D. Bazhenova, Center for Emergency Psychological Aid, Moscow State University of Psychology & Education, Head of Counseling Center, Institute of Counseling Psychology and Consulting (FPC Institute), Moscow, Russian Federation, e-mail: maribazh@gmail.com

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