Effect on adverse childhood experiences and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with mental illness: The mediation effect of coping styles

Key Points

• Non-suicidal self-injury is significantly influenced by adverse childhood experiences in adolescents with mental illness, highlighting a critical area of concern.
• The mediation effect of coping styles was identified, indicating that different coping strategies can impact the likelihood of self-injury.
• Assessment of mental illness in adolescents considered various coping mechanisms, thus enhancing understanding of behavioral responses.
• The findings may enable mental health professionals to tailor interventions, addressing both childhood experiences and coping strategies.