In my body-oriented psychotherapy practice, I often refer clients to acupuncture and moxibustion when there is self-injurious behavior like cutting or burning. There is some research on the efficacy ...

Current diagnostic codes inadequately address SITB in minoritized youths, highlighting the need for improved suicide prevention strategies. Over 13% of U.S. youth experience serious suicidal thoughts, ...

At Rosewood, our specialty is the treatment of eating disorders. However, very rarely does someone present with just an eating disorder. It is common that comorbid issues are also present. Dr. Nicole ...

Self-destructive behavior is when a person takes actions that are sure to harm themselves. It can range from isolating themselves from others to harming their own body and behaviors such as gambling.

It's not unusual for adolescents to feel sad, anxious, confused, or distressed. When negative emotions become overwhelming, youth ages 12 to 14 may start using self-injury as a way to cope with stress ...

They're cute, even cuddly, and promise learning and companionship—but artificial intelligence toys are not safe for kids, according to children's and consumer advocacy groups urging parents not to buy ...

Study overview. (A) CONSORT diagram of participant recruitment and disposition; (B) Study timeline and procedures; (C) Electrode localization within the core (light blue) and shell (dark blue) of the ...

The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (BBRF) is hosting a free webinar, “Self-Injurious Thoughts & Behaviors in Youth” on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:00 pm ET. The presenter will be Mindy ...

Adolescents who have lived through the escalating phases of the Russo-Ukrainian war are experiencing alarming levels of psychological distress, according to a new large-scale time-trend study from the ...