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Open Access 01-12-2014 | Research article

The association of ADHD symptoms to self-harm behaviours: a systematic PRISMA review

Author: Clare S Allely

Published in: BMC Psychiatry | Issue 1/2014

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Abstract

Background

Self-harm is a major public health issue in young people worldwide and there are many challenges to its management and prevention. Numerous studies have indicated that ADHD is associated with completed suicides and other suicidal behaviours (i.e., suicidal attempt and ideation). However, significantly less is known about the association between ADHD and self-harm.

Method

This is the first review of the association between ADHD and self-harm. A systematic PRISMA review was conducted. Two internet-based bibliographic databases (Medline and CINAHL) were searched to access studies which examined to any degree the association between, specifically, ADHD and self-harm.

Results

Only 15 studies were identified which investigated the association between ADHD and self-harm and found evidence to support that ADHD is a potential risk factor for self-harm.

Conclusion

This association raises the need for more awareness of self-harm in individuals with symptoms of ADHD.
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Metadata
Title
The association of ADHD symptoms to self-harm behaviours: a systematic PRISMA review
Author
Clare S Allely
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Psychiatry / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1471-244X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-244X-14-133

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