NSSI Flashcards
non-suicidal self-injury
intentional and repeatedly inflicting shallow, yet painful injuries to the surface of the body
ineffective coping strategy for emotional distress
diagnostic features of NSSI
inflicted with knife, needle, razor, or other sharp object
cutting, burning, scraping/scratching skin, biting, hitting, skin picking, and interfering with wound healing
common areas of injury: frontal area of the thighs and the dorsal side of forearm
typically last 1 year and happen repeatedly
do not seek help
done with the intent to either alleviate psychic pain or numbness
DSM 5 of NSSI
occur for at least 5 days in the past year
must engage for one or more of the following reasons: to relieve negative thoughts or feelings, to resolve an interpersonal conflict, to induce a positive feeling
epidemiology of NSSI
Peaks between age 20-29
decline in NSSI beyond age 29
male or female
comorbidities of NSSI
depression
anxiety
eating disorders
substance use disorders
signs and symptoms of NSSI
scars from burns or cuts
fresh cuts, scratches, bruises, other wounds
broken bones
keeping sharp objects on hand
wearing long sleeve and pants in hot weather
claiming to have frequent accidents or mishaps
spending a great deal of time alone
persistent questions about personal identity
behavioral and emotional instability, impulsivity and unpredictability
statements of helplessness, hopelessness, or worthlessness
risk factors of NSSI
biological- neurotransmitters, serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine may play role in the mediation of NSSI
environmental- cultural differences
societal- considered a social phenomenon
interventions for NSSI
establish therapeutic relationship
caring for wounds/injuries
learning healthy coping mechanisms
CBT
CBT
group therapy
psychopharmacology
misconceptions of NSSI
only females self-injure
its a suicide attempt, or failed suicide attempt
only teenagers do it
they are crazy and should be locked up
attention seeking
untreatable
manipulative
have borderline personality disorder
only cut themselves
gothic or emo
enjoy the pain or they cant feel it
there’s nothing I can do to help
they can stop if they really want to
danger to others