Unintentional nonsuicidal self-injury in an adolescent with perfectionism
- Author:
Soohwan OH
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- Publication Type:Case Report
- From: Precision and Future Medicine 2024;8(3):112-115
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Nonsuicidal self-injury typically involves deliberate harm without suicidal intent; however, rare cases exist where self-injury occurs unintentionally, without conscious awareness. This report presents the case of a 16-year-old boy who exhibited unintentional self-harm during sleep, associated with severe academic stress and perfectionism. Despite psychological and medical interventions, the behavior persisted until academic stress was alleviated. This case highlights the need for a differentiated clinical approach to managing unintentional self-harm, emphasizing the importance of stress management and psychological support in adolescents to address the underlying emotional and behavioral triggers.
