Self-harming behaviors among forensic psychiatric patients who committed violent offences: an exploratory study on the role of circumstances during the index offence and victim characteristics

Self-harming behaviors among forensic psychiatric patients who committed violent offences: an exploratory study on the role of circumstances during the index offence and victim characteristics

Abstract Background Self-harming behaviors are common among forensic patients with violent index offenses. While various factors, including feelings of shame and guilt, may influence self-harming behaviors, little is known about how the circumstances surrounding the index offense and the victims’ ch...

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Main Authors: Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Arianna Davids, Heather Moulden, Gary Andrew Chaimowitz, Parwiz Mohibi, Bailea Erb, Andrew Toyin Olagunju
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-04-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Subjects:
Forensic
Guilt
Negative emotions
Self-harming behaviors
Shame
Suicidal behaviors
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06877-2
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