The association of different dimensions of anhedonia in the relationship between depressive symptoms and self-harm in adolescents with mood disorders - Takeaways - MDSpire

The association of different dimensions of anhedonia in the relationship between depressive symptoms and self-harm in adolescents with mood disorders

  • By

  • Jiping Xiao

  • Dandan Liu

  • Li Cheng

  • Mian Zhang

  • Ming Wu

  • Nan Du

  • Li Zhu

  • Daomin Zhu

  • June 4, 2026

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    Anhedonia dimensions are linked to self-harm behaviors in adolescents with mood disorders, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

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    The study involved 252 adolescents with mood disorders, categorized into high-risk and low-risk groups based on suicide risk.

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    Anticipatory anhedonia negatively correlates with suicidal ideation, while somatic anhedonia is positively associated with non-suicidal self-injury and suicide attempts.

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    Different anhedonia dimensions exhibit distinct relationships with self-harm, suggesting the importance of dimensional-specific clinical assessments.

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    Causal relationships cannot be established due to the cross-sectional design, necessitating longitudinal studies for further insights.

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The association of different dimensions of anhedonia in the relationship between depressive symptoms and self-harm in adolescents with mood disorders

  • by Jiping Xiao, Dandan Liu, Li Cheng, Mian Zhang, Ming Wu, Nan Du, Li Zhu, Daomin Zhu

  • June 4, 2026

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