title: Accidental scratch--or a sign of self-cutting?
abstract: Having a high index of suspicion is key to identifying adolescents who cut themselves. The approach described here can help you properly evaluate these patients and get them the help they need.
authors.affiliation: Center for Children at Risk, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA. Email: jonesjerryg@uams.edu.
authors.forename: Jerry G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Jones
authors.affiliation: Section of Pediatric Psychology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.affiliation: Center for Children at Risk, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
authors.forename: Karen B
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Worley
authors.affiliation: Center for Children at Risk, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA.
authors.forename: Toss
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Worthington
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005192:Family Health; D005260:Female; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011580:Psychological Techniques; D011584:Psychology; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012307:Risk Factors; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology; D000092864:Suicide Prevention