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- Sharp Objects depicts non-suicidal self-harm as coping, affect regulation and communication rather than suicidal intent.
- The piece emphasises clinical distinctions between self-harm motivations to inform risk assessment and avoid conflating self-injury with suicidal intent.
- It warns about media portrayals' potential to sensationalise self-harm and calls for sensitive, accurate depictions to guide clinicians and public understanding.
Br J Psychiatry. 2026 Jul;229(1):7. doi: 10.1192/bjp.2026.10596. Epub 2026 Jun 18.
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PMID:42311170 | DOI:10.1192/bjp.2026.10596
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