Hui Xue, Xin Wang, Yiwen Hua, Xiyan Zhang, Wenyi Yang, Xiaoyan Ni, Yong Tian, Lijun Fan, Jie Yang, Wei Du
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Abstract
What is already known about this topic?: Self-harm represents a significant public health challenge that disproportionately affects young adults. Understanding individual- and institutional-level risk factors is crucial for developing and implementing effective mental wellness intervention programs for college students.
What is added by this report?: The prevalence of youth self-harm fluctuated between 2.21% and 3.83% from 2019 to 2023. Risk factors associated with self-harm included unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, particularly internet addiction, while the implementation of regular family psychological forums was associated with reduced self-harm risk.
What are the implications for public health practice?: Effective campus-based psychosocial support systems must incorporate person-centered approaches and context-specific needs, optimize resource allocation through targeted interventions, and prioritize high-risk groups exhibiting unhealthy lifestyle behaviors.