淡泊以明志

中国有句古话:“福祸无门,皆由自取”.确实,古往今来多少人本可无灾无祸,但由于贪心不足,利欲熏心,终于导致身败名裂,甚至身首异处.这些人难道不知道不义之财烫手,甚至会烫身?其实他们很清楚,问题是在财物面前地动了贪心,因而不惜以身试法,因小失大.这里,不由得使人想起唐太宗打过的比方.贞观初年,唐太宗对侍从大臣     

A comparative study of young and adult deliberate self-harm patients

Research has shown that the prevalence of deliberate self-harm (DSH) is higher in adolescents than in adults, but little is known about other differences. In this study we compare adolescent and adult DSH-patients regarding factors contributing to the suicidal act. In two regions in Norway, 98 persons under 20 years of age and 83 older persons were interviewed following an act of DSH. They were compared regarding intentions involved in the DSH, precipitating circumstances, level of suicidal intent, medical seriousness of the act, depression, hopelessness, and self-esteem. Few differences were found. The adults more often wanted to escape from unbearable thoughts or situations, or to receive care and attention. Adults also reported a slightly higher level of medical seriousness of the DSH act, more psychiatric problems, and substance abuse. The similarities between young and adult DSH-patients are striking. The differences found are most likely related to factors of age itself, such as cognitive immaturity, impulsivity, and lack of experience in enduring problems.