The relationship between mental pathology and the severity of the damage in patients with repeated autoaggressive actions

Abstract

148 patients (88 men, 60 women) with various self-inflicted injuries resulting from repeated autoaggressive actions were examined. Data are presented on how to self harm. Depending on the nature of mental disorders and self harm inflicted surveyed were divided into 4 main groups. Describes the features of each group. It is established that the severity and frequency of repeated autoaggressive actions depend on the genesis of a mental disorder.