Psychiatric Morbidity and Self-Harm in South Asia: A Systematic Review.

Key Points

• To investigate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders among individuals who self-harm in South Asia.
• Systematic review conducted on existing literature
• Targeted analysis of psychiatric disorders related to self-harm
• Evaluation of mental health interventions in the context
• High prevalence of psychiatric disorders linked to self-harm identified
• Need for focused mental health strategies emphasized
• Urgency highlighted for intervention in South Asia