Date:4/2/2010

er, psychopathological symptoms as well as BPs were both self-reported, introducing a possible social desirability bias. However, this review of literature indicates that it could be useful for general practitioners to screen for high-risk behaviors in body-pierced subjects and for psychiatric symptoms such as suicidal ideation, and to help patients explore the role of BP in their identity."

The paper is published in the journal Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics.

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The American Academy of Family Physicians has more about body piercing.

-- Robert Preidt

SOURCE: Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, news release, March 29, 2010

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