Research Article: The Effects of Self-Criticism and Self-Compassion on Adolescents’ Depressive Symptoms and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Introduction:
Adolescence is a period marked by heightened risk for psychological and behavioral problems, including depression and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). There is substantial evidence that depressive symptoms increase during adolescence. NSSI, a typically correlated but distinct behavior, is also a concern among adolescents. Defined as “the deliberate, self-inflicted damage of body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes not socially or culturally sanctioned”, NSSI has become prevalent among adolescents in the…
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