Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Preadolescents

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Preadolescents, in Pediatrics

key takeaway: "Female sex and identifying as Black were associated with lower odds of lifetime NSSI. Identifying as a sexual minority, having unmarried parents, and a low family income were associated with higher odds of lifetime NSSI. Although depression was most predictive of NSSI history and onset, a range of internalizing and externalizing disorders, greater comorbidity, and SI also were predictive."