Mental Illnesses and Related Self-Injury Behavior
A special issue of Behavioral Sciences (ISSN 2076-328X). This special issue belongs to the section "Psychiatric, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2024 | Viewed by 3905
Special Issue Editors
Interests: digital mental health; prolonged social withdrawal; mood disorders
Interests: suicidal behavior; hikikomori; human-animal interactions; social inclusion
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mental illnesses and related self-injury behavior are among the most pressing and complex issues facing our society today. Self-injury behavior, or self-harm, refers to intentional harm inflicted on oneself, such as cutting, burning, or hitting oneself. Self-injury behavior is often a sign of underlying emotional distress and can be a way for individuals to attempt to regulate their emotions or cope with overwhelming feelings. Mental illnesses and self-injury behavior can be complex and challenging to understand, but with proper assessment and treatment, individuals can learn to manage their symptoms and improve their overall quality of life. It is essential to seek help from a mental health professional if you or someone you know is struggling with mental illness or self-injury behavior. As our understanding of mental health continues to evolve, it is essential that we explore new research and approaches to these challenging topics. This Special Issue calls for papers to explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment of mental illnesses, as well as those that investigate the underlying mechanisms of self-injury behavior. We welcome all submissions related to the above-mentioned topics and from various disciplines, including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, psychiatry, and neuroscience.
Dr. Tim M. H. Li
Dr. Paul W. C. Wong
Dr. Shimin Zhu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mental health
- emotional distress
- self-injury behavior
- self-harm
- suicide
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Rumination and Self-critical Thoughts in Predicting Suicidal Ideation among Chinese Depressed Outpatients
Author: Lo
Highlights: • The severity of depressive symptoms emerged as a significant risk factor in predicting suicidal thoughts in Chinese depressed patients.
• Depressed outpatients with suicidal ideation reported significantly higher levels of stress, worries, and anxiety compared to those without suicidal ideation.
• A significant interaction between rumination and self-criticism was identified as a predictor of suicidal ideation in the study.
