Cognitive-behavioural intervention in deliberate self-harm.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of the study was to find the efficacy of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in the management of deliberate self-harm (DSH) patients.


METHODS
The experimental group (n=20) was given 10 sessions of CBT. CBT included cognitive methods, behavioural methods, problem-solving skills training and behavioural counselling to significant others. The control group (n=20) was given routine medical treatment. Post-assessment was done for both groups at the end of 3 months.


RESULTS
The analysis of pre-post-assessment revealed that only the experimental group showed significant improvement on all the variables, except on impulsivity.


CONCLUSIONS
CBT was effective in the management of DSH patients.
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Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology, Nimhans, Bangalore, India 560 029. antonyraj@hotmail.com
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003866:Depressive Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*