Adolescent non-suicidal self-injury, contextual and area-level inequalities: Insights from ten years of emergency department visits in northern Italy | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Adolescent non-suicidal self-injury, contextual and area-level inequalities: Insights from ten years of emergency department visits in northern Italy
Key Points
Non-suicidal self-injury rates remain high among adolescents in northern Italy, indicating prevalent mental health challenges.
Over ten years, emergency department visits highlighted significant disparities in self-injury cases based on geographic and socioeconomic factors.
Observational analysis of emergency department data across northern Italy showed a concerning link between area-level inequalities and self-injury incidences.
These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions and support systems in areas facing higher rates of adolescent self-injury.