When Sally becomes overwhelmed with life, she makes small cuts on her arms and stomach with a razor. Lately, she has been engaging in this behaviour once every few weeks. Sally is an ideal candidate for which proposed diagnosis?
A)Borderline personality disorder
B)Persistent complex bereavement disorder
C)Suicidal behaviour disorder
D)Non-suicidal self-injury

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sally's behaviour of making small cuts on her arms and stomach is a form of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), which involves intentionally causing harm to oneself without the intent of suicide. NSSI is often a coping mechanism used to deal with overwhelming emotions or stress. While Sally may have other mental health concerns, such as borderline personality disorder or persistent complex bereavement disorder, the specific behaviour described in the scenario is an example of NSSI. There is not enough information provided to diagnose suicidal behaviour disorder.

When Sally Becomes Overwhelmed with Life, She Makes Small Cuts