The major difference between self-injury and suicide lies in whether the patient has:
A) a need to control or a need to be controlled.
B) the wish to relieve tension or the wish to die.
C) been diagnosed with a developmental disorder or psychosis.
D) a tendency toward indirect or direct expression of self-destructive urges.

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The lethality of self-injury is usually low,and patients who self-injure seek relief of tension.Suicide attempts are directed by the wish to die.Care-planning strategies will differ based on underlying patient motivation.

The Major Difference Between Self-Injury and Suicide Lies in Whether