self-harm

Published research on self-harm.

Bipolar DisorderNov 9, 2026

Machine Learning Model for Self-Injury in Mood Disorders Missed 10 of 11 Test Cases

A machine learning model ranked one-year self-injury risk well in 912 inpatients with mood disorders, but caught 1 of 11 test cases and lacks external validation.

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DrugsOct 20, 2026

Self-Harm Risk Was Highest Before ADHD Medication Started

Among people prescribed ADHD medication in 5 health systems, recorded self-harm was most common in the 3 months before their first prescription, not after it.1 Risk fell once treatment began…

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AddictionJun 18, 2026

Women With Problematic Sexual Behavior Had Higher NSSI Risk

A 2026 preprint combining 2,189 university participants with 477 clinical patients with problematic sexual behavior found a gender-specific self-harm signal: women with problematic sexual be…

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PsychologyMay 31, 2026

Social Media and Teen Suicide Risk: 16-Study Review Maps Mechanisms

A 2026 systematic review of 16 articles found that youth social-media suicide risk clustered around specific mechanisms, not raw screen time: emotional dysregulation appeared in 8 studies, s…

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