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Longitudinal development of pain sensitivity in adolescent non-suicidal self-injury

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with reduced pain sensitivity (PS). Existing theories posit that altered PS is a risk factor for NSSI. Cross-sectional data suggest that PS normalizes in those terminating self-injury. However, previously no study addressed the longitudinal course of PS i...

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Main Authors: Koenig, Julian (Author) , Gaber, Lena (Author) , Parzer, Peter (Author) , Resch, Franz (Author) , Kaess, Michael (Author)
Format: Article (Journal)
Language:English
Published: June 2017
In: Journal of psychiatric research
Year: 2017, Volume: 89, Pages: 81-84
ISSN:1879-1379
DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.02.001
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.02.001
Verlag, Volltext: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022395616306409
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Author Notes:Julian Koenig, Lena Rinnewitz, Maren Niederbäumer, Tabea Strozyk, Peter Parzer, Franz Resch, Michael Kaess
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Summary:Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is associated with reduced pain sensitivity (PS). Existing theories posit that altered PS is a risk factor for NSSI. Cross-sectional data suggest that PS normalizes in those terminating self-injury. However, previously no study addressed the longitudinal course of PS in patients engaging in NSSI. We addressed changes in PS and clinical symptomatology in adolescents with NSSI (n = 18) and matched controls (n = 19) over one year. Despite significant clinical improvements, PS did not change in the NSSI group but decreased in controls. Greater NSSI reduction was associated with increased pain tolerance. Findings are discussed in the light of current theories on PS in NSSI.
Item Description: Available online 4 February 2017
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Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1879-1379
DOI:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.02.001

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