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Original Research
J Clin Psychiatry
April 2026
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Its Association With Suicidal Ideation and Negative Affect: A 12-Month Ecological Momentary Assessment
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Clinical Summary
Adults discharged after a suicide attempt or severe suicidal ideation remain at risk for nonsuicidal self-injury, but clinicians often have little guidance on which day-to-day signals matter most. This study identifies repeated self-reported desire to self-harm, passive suicidal ideation, and negative affect as the clearest markers of NSSI risk during follow-up in a high-risk adult population.
FAQ
In adults recently seen for a suicide attempt or severe suicidal ideation, what best predicted later nonsuicidal self-injury?
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Clinical Guide
How should clinicians follow adults after a recent suicide attempt or severe suicidal ideation to identify risk of nonsuicidal self-injury?
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