Individual- and Population-Level Associations of Mental Disorders with Intentional Self-Harm

Key Points

• Investigate the relationship between various mental disorders and self-harm, with emphasis on individual and population-level impacts.
• Analyzed associations between mental disorders and rates of self-harm and suicide.
• Assessed depressive, anxiety, adjustment, and substance use disorders.
• Focused on young populations for prevention strategy recommendations.
• Large shares of self-harm and suicide are linked to depressive and anxiety disorders.
• Borderline personality disorder shows exceptionally high risk.
• Multilevel prevention strategies are recommended to improve mental health outcomes.