Self-destructive behavior (Topical Term)

Thes. psych. index terms.

LC database, Aug. 17, 1999 (titles: self-destructiveness)

Here are entered works on nonstereotyped behaviors and cognitions by which individuals directly or indirectly cause harm to themselves. Works on stereotyped behaviors by which individuals unintentionally cause damage to their bodies are entered under Self-injurious behavior. Works on behaviors by which individuals intentionally cause damage to their bodies are entered under Self-mutilation.

Notes under Self-injurious behavior; Self-mutilation