Non suicidal self-injury: a short review

Non suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is one of two basic types of self-destructive behavior together with suicidal self-harm (SSI). There is no consensus if they should be considered as two different entities since they usually coincide in time. But what does seem clear is that both types of self-injurious behavior differ in some respects. In this brief review we will try to analyze the most important aspects of this behavior.