Understanding and Working with Adults with NSSI

Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson (Editor), Imke Baetens (Editor), Janis Whitlock (Editor), Margaret Andover, Hae-Joon Kim, Vincent Corcoran, Michelle Hiner, Ana Rabasco, Joshua DeSon

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Abstract

This chapter elaborates on the prevalence of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adults. NSSI severity can be characterized in different ways, including increased versatility, increased frequency, need for medical attention due to the physical harm caused by NSSI, or self-reported subjective severity. Moreover, NSSI commonly co-occurs with other psychiatric disorders. According to NSSI research focused on adult samples, the functions of NSSI primarily reduce unwanted negative emotions, which is similar to other age groups. The chapter clarifies how critical it is to recognize that NSSI is not limited to the youth so prevention and intervention must be accessible to people of all ages.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages540-554
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9780197611302
ISBN (Print)9780197611272
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jul 2023

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