{"title":"Current Phenomenon of Self-Harm in Children and Adolescents.","authors":"Nindy Adhilah, Yunias Setiawati","doi":"10.5765/jkacap.250003","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Self-harm is a prevalent phenomenon among children and adolescents, and its incidence has increased over time. This behavior is often a maladaptive coping mechanism caused by difficulties with emotional regulation. Self-harm behavior in children and adolescents is a predictor of future suicide attempts and requires comprehensive management. This study reviewed current holistic management of self-harm in children and adolescents. By synthesizing evidence-based practices, this study shows that management should include the recognition of risk factors for self-harm and suicidal behavior, early detection, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and prevention programs at all levels. This study aimed to increase awareness and encourage participation from all societal levels, including schools and policymakers, in handling self-harm in children and adolescents.</p>","PeriodicalId":42806,"journal":{"name":"Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry","volume":"36 2","pages":"47-53"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8000,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11969049/pdf/","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Journal of the Korean Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry","FirstCategoryId":"1085","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.5765/jkacap.250003","RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":null,"ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q4","JCRName":"PSYCHIATRY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Self-harm is a prevalent phenomenon among children and adolescents, and its incidence has increased over time. This behavior is often a maladaptive coping mechanism caused by difficulties with emotional regulation. Self-harm behavior in children and adolescents is a predictor of future suicide attempts and requires comprehensive management. This study reviewed current holistic management of self-harm in children and adolescents. By synthesizing evidence-based practices, this study shows that management should include the recognition of risk factors for self-harm and suicidal behavior, early detection, pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapies, and prevention programs at all levels. This study aimed to increase awareness and encourage participation from all societal levels, including schools and policymakers, in handling self-harm in children and adolescents.