Author:
Haw Camilla,Hawton Keith,Houston Kelly,Townsend Ellen
Abstract
BackgroundPrevious UK studies have reported much lower rates of psychiatric and personality disorder in those who attempt suicide than in those who die by suicide.AimsTo determine the nature and prevalence of psychiatric and personality disorders in deliberate self-harm (DSH) patients.MethodA representative sample of 150 DSH patients who presented to a general hospital were assessed using a structured clinical interview and a standardised instrument. Follow-up interviews were completed for 118 patients approximately 12–16 months later.ResultsICD–10 psychiatric disorders were diagnosed in 138 patients (92.0%), with comorbidity of psychiatric disorders in 46.7%. The most common diagnosis was affective disorder (72.0%). Personality disorder was identified in 45.9% of patients interviewed at follow-up. Comorbidity of psychiatric and personality disorder was present in 44.1%.ConclusionsPsychiatric and personality disorders, and their comorbidity, are common in DSH patients. This has important implications for assessment and management.
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health
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