Psychiatr. praxi. 2013;14(2):66-68

Causes of self-mutilation of psychiatric patients in the conditions of imprisonment

Mgr.Lucia Bošiaková
Psychiatrické oddelenie, Nemocnica pre obvinených a odsúdených, Trenčín

Self-mutilation in prison represent a specific group activities, which can be seen as a symptom of mental illness or as a separate group

of impulsive disorder. In the clinical picture of psychiatric disorders, self-mutilation have different pathogenesis, as well as the form and

implications. Further describe specific conditions in the prison environment completes the comprehensive view of the self-mutilation

by imprisoned persons and also offers an explanation of the higher frequency of occurrence and recidivism of self-mutilation in compared

with civil psychiatric facilities. Identify the causes of the self-mutilation may also help to capture self-mutilation risk in time and

minimalize disruption of physical integrity.

Keywords: self-harm, self-mutilation, psychiatric disorders, prison enviroment

Published: April 1, 2013  Show citation

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