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Analysis highlights the links between childhood maltreatment and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents, suggesting the impact of negative affect and stressful life events.
Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant public health concern among adolescents, particularly in psychiatric settings, where prevalence rates exceed those observed in the general community. Childhood maltreatment (CM) is a known risk factor for NSSI; however, the mechanisms linking CM to NSSI are not fully understood.
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