The function of self-harm behavior in a forensic population

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The functions of self-injurious behavior (SIB) in forensic populations are examined. The cases of four individual offenders who have engaged in SIB are presented depicting the four main functions of self-harm behaviors that include suicidal intent, manipulation of the environment, emotion regulation and a response to psychotic delusions or hallucinations.

Science & research, Criminals, Self-destructive behavior, Self injurious behavior, Psychological research, Self-injurious behaviour

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A theoretical framework of ethics therapy as a distinctive forensic therapeutic specialization

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This article examines the usefulness of incorporating ethics therapy into a forensic psychiatric setting. Ethics therapy focuses on the moral and ethical foundation of personality and works to create lasting moral improvement in order to diminish antisocial and criminal behaviors in offenders.

Netherlands, Prevention, Ethics, Recidivism, Personality, Personality (Psychology)

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Antisocial and psychopathic personality disorders: causes, course, and remission - a review article

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This article investigates personality disorders in children and discusses its social and genetic origins. Topics include criminality, psychopathology, and comorbidity.

Analysis, Causes of, Genetic aspects, Personality disorders, Psychiatric research, Antisocial personality disorder, Personality development

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