Nesfatin-1 levels and non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with major depressive disorder: a cross-sectional study
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a deliberate, repetitive act resulting in tissue damage without suicidal intent and is frequently associated with depressive disorders. Nesfatin-1, an anorexigenic peptide expressed in the hypothalamus, has been implicated in stress-related psychopathologies beyond its metabolic...