self-harm

Alexithymia and self-harm: A review of nonsuicidal self-injury, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts

In this literature review, consistent evidence was found for an association between alexithymia and suicidal ideation, and between alexithymia and non-suicidal self-injury — but weaker evidence linking alexithymia & suicide attempts. Findings have implications for suicide prevention and risk prediction, but further study is needed.