Self-harm is a leading cause of morbidity in justice-involved individuals; the annual prevalence of self-harm in prison has been estimated to be 5–6% in men and 20–24% in women, which greatly exceeds the less than 1% of adults in the general population who self-harm each year (Favril et al., 2020).
Research indicates that those with ADHD are more prone to self-harm behaviors. These behaviors stem from the interplay of impulsivity and emotional dysregulation inherent in ADHD, compounded by co-occurring conditions like depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
