The co-occurrence of aggression and self-harm: Systematic literature review

• Published in: Journal of affective disorders Vol. 175; pp. 325 - 350
• Main Authors: O’Donnell, Orla, House, Allan, Waterman, Mitch
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.04.2015
• Subjects: Aggression; Co-occurrence; Comorbidity; Health Services Needs and Demand; Humans; Psychiatry; Self-harm; Self-Injurious Behavior; Systematic review; Systematic review; Aggression; Self-harm; Co-occurrence

Epidemiological research supports an association between aggression and self-harm through data on the frequency with which individuals exhibit both behaviours. Unbiased evidence, however, is needed to draw conclusions about the nature and extent of co-occurrence. Systematic review of published studi...