The peer factor: Nonsuicidal self-harm may spur copycats among teens
06 Oct 2020
byTristan Manalac
Adolescents who are aware of their friends’ self-injurious behaviours are at risk of the same tendencies and exhibit greater suicidality, according to a new study. Intervention efforts should also seek to target this peer influence effect in reducing suicidal behaviours among teens.
