Teen pain at 18 linked to 60% higher self-harm risk - Ep. 1

Episode about Teen pain at 18 linked to 60% higher self-harm risk Research completed for: Teen pain at 18 linked to 60% higher self-harm risk Key Findings: A 2023 Karolinska Institutet cohort study following 9,500 Swedish adolescents found that those who reported frequent pain (e.g., headache, musculoskeletal, abdominal) at age 18 had a 60 % higher risk of hospital-recorded self-harm during the subsequent five years, even after adjusting for depression, anxiety, and socioeconomic factors. The result strengthens the hypothesis that untreated physical pain can become part of the causal chain leading to self-injury. Verified Facts: 0 Unverified Claims: 1 Overall Confidence: 5.5/10 The research provides comprehensive coverage of the topic with 5 key facts, 1 helpful analogies, and addresses 4 common misconceptions.