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ArticleBJPsych bulletin2025

The duality of self-harm and aggression: implications for research and practice.

Matina Shafti, Daniel Pratt, Peter Taylor, Andrew Forrester

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Article in BJPsych bulletin, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Matina ShaftiSchool of Human Sciences and Institute for Lifecourse Development, University of Greenwich, London, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5612-7076
Daniel PrattDivision of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8843-1224
Peter TaylorDivision of Psychology and Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1407-0985
Andrew ForresterDivision of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This editorial explores dual harm - the co-occurrence of self-harm and aggression - particularly among forensic populations. Historically approached as two separate and even opposing behaviours, emerging evidence shows that those who engage in self-harm and aggression experience greater adversity and poorer outcomes. This underscores the importance of enhancing our understanding of dual harm. We review key developments within the field, including how dual harm may be best conceptualised and managed, and identify critical gaps in the literature. In order to improve the care and outcomes of those who engage in self-harm and aggression, emphasis is placed on adopting more integrated approaches that consider the duality of these behaviours, as well as the complex needs of this high-risk group, within research and practice.

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aggressionco-occurrencedual harmSelf-harmviolence

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PMID40740041
PMCPMC12314404

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