Self-harming behavior: Introduction to the special series on non-suicidal self-injury and suicide

Abstract

Suicide and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) lie along a continuum of self-harming behaviors. Highly prevalent, NSSI is a serious public health concern. It also increases risk for suicide. The present article reviews recent research on NSSI and provides an introduction to the articles in this special edition of the journal.