Adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) explained - Advanced Concepts
Duration: 21 mins
DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13646
Description
Dr. Nicholas Westers delves into the complex world of nonsuicidal self-injury, a coping mechanism observed in both adolescents and adults, in his video presentation. He explores its triggers, including emotional tension and social modelling, and discusses the four-factor model categorising self-injury functions. Dr. Westers highlights risk factors such as emotion dysregulation and adverse childhood experiences, along with protective factors like emotional acceptance and strong relationships. He examines the role of online communities and cultural factors in self-injury. Finally, he discusses available treatments, including emotion regulation and digital interventions, to better understand and address this challenging behaviour.
Learning Objectives
A. To understand the primary functions of non-suicidal self-injury and how they relate to coping with emotional distress and social influences
B. To identify the risk factors associated with non-suicidal self-injury
C. To explore the impact of online communities and cultural context on non-suicidal self-injury