Self-harm, suicide ideation tightly linked in Iraq, Afghanistan veterans

Friday, May 8, 2015 - 14:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Non-suicidal self-injury -- that is, purposefully hurting oneself without conscious suicidal intent -- is relatively common among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, and it is a strong risk factor for suicidal behavior, according to research.

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