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World J Psychiatry. Mar 19, 2025; 15(3): 103258
Published online Mar 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i3.103258
Can decoding the complex web of non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents pave the way for tailored interventions?
Haewon Byeon
Haewon Byeon, Workcare Digital Health Lab, Department of Convergence, Korea University of Technology and Education, Cheonan 31253, South Korea
Author contributions: Byeon H contributed to this article by participating in data interpretation and writing the article.
Supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education, No. RS-2023-00237287.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The author has no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Haewon Byeon, Associate Professor, PhD, Workcare Digital Health Lab, Department of Convergence, Korea University of Technology and Education, No. 1600 Chungjeol-ro, Cheonan 31253, South Korea. bhwpuma@naver.com
Received: November 14, 2024
Revised: January 3, 2025
Accepted: January 11, 2025
Published online: March 19, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Adolescents engaging in non-suicidal self-injury exhibit distinct behavioral subtypes, as identified through innovative analytical methods. Recognizing bullying as a central risk factor, alongside emotional regulation and family support as critical protective elements, offers valuable insights for mental health professionals. By focusing on these nuanced dynamics, professionals can design and implement more effective, tailored interventions aimed at reducing non-suicidal self-injury behaviors and bolstering resilience in this vulnerable population. Understanding these intricate interactions is crucial to enhancing therapeutic strategies and outcomes for adolescents at risk.