Psychology

Help-seeking duration and its impact on the course of non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts in outpatient adolescents

L. V. D. Driesch, M. Cavelti, et al.

This research by Luisa von den Driesch and colleagues examined help-seeking duration for non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents, revealing a significant reduction in self-harm after a year, despite delayed help-seeking. It suggests that timely interventions remain effective regardless of when help is sought.

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Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between help-seeking duration (HS-DU) for first non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and the frequency of NSSI and suicide attempts at a 1-year follow-up in a cohort of adolescent outpatients. Results from 285 adolescents showed a significant decrease in self-harm between baseline and follow-up. However, HS-DU for NSSI, suicidal thoughts, or suicide attempts was not significantly associated with self-harm at follow-up, suggesting that intervention can be effective even with delayed help-seeking.

Publisher

Journal of Psychiatric Research

Published On

Apr 28, 2025

Authors

Luisa von den Driesch, Marialuisa Cavelti, Johannes Josi, Julian Koenig, Corinna Reichl, Michael Kaess

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.04.033

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