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2023 - 2024 Home / Collaborative Research Program / Real-Time Monitoring of NSSI Using real-time monitoring to study social interactions and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) cognitions and behaviors among individuals seeking care Mentor/s: Glenn Kiekens and Laurence Claes 2024 - 2025 Project Overview Affiliations: Tilburg University & Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Netherlands & Belgium Project description: Recent advances in real-time monitoring technologies (i.e., multiple measurements a day via smartphones) have revolutionized our ability to study NSSI cognitions and behaviors, and its potential psychosocial risk factors, in the natural environment. This CRP project will use real-time monitoring data from the Detection of Acute Risk of Self-Injury (DAILY) project (Kiekens et al., 2023), a 28-day ecological momentary assessment study with six daily assessments among 125 individuals aged 15-39 years receiving inpatient and/or outpatient mental health services. Using an ideation-to-action framework, we will study the relationship between social interactions (e.g., being alone versus with others) and appraisals thereof and its contemporeanous and temporal relationship with both NSSI cognitions (thoughts, urges, and self-efficacy to resist NSSI) and NSSI behavior. We will evaluate whether increased risk for NSSI behavior operates via feelings of loneliness in a within-person mediation model. The introduction, methods, and analysis plan will be postregistred on the Open-Science Framework. Protocol paper of the DAILY project: Kiekens, G., Claes, L., Schoefs, S., Kemme, N. D. F., Luyckx, K., Kleiman, E. M., Nock, M. K., & Myin-Germeys, I. (2023). The Detection of Acute Risk of Self-injury Project: Protocol for an Ecological Momentary Assessment Study Among Individuals Seeking Treatment. JMIR Res Protoc, 12, e46244. https://doi.org/10.2196/46244 Applicants should have the following skills: The project will include an exhaustive review of relevant literature and empirical research and is open to researchers who are interested in clinical research and who have already some experience with more complex modeling approaches (e.g., Dynamic Structural Equation Modelling in Mplus). Junior researcher responsibilities: The researcher will be responsible for writing first drafts of the preregistration and the manuscript. Analyses will be conducted with the support of Dr. Kiekens. Anticipated outcome(s) for junior researcher: We will aim to work towards a conference presentation and publication. Time commitment: Approximately 1 day per week for an academic year Application Deadline: June 1, 2024 Apply Now

The International Society for the Study of Self-Injury's 17th Annual International Conference Held Online in 2022. 17th Annual Conference Home / Conferences/ 2022 June 22nd - 24th | Online Program The 2022 Annual International Conference was held online via Zoom, accessible to all paying ISSS members. The conference was packed with inspiring, compelling, and interesting talks from experts in the field from around the globe. View all conference content now!

2023 - 2024 Home / Collaborative Research Program / Peer responses... Peer responses to self-injury Mentor/s: Imke Baetens 2023 - 2024 Project Overview By exploring the impact of self-injury on peers to whom the behavior has been disclosed we will be closer to understanding peer disclosure reactions, and using this understanding to develop resources for people who self-injure and their peers. This research proposal targets university students who know someone who self-injures (whether this has been voluntary disclosed or not). Quantitative data has been collected at multiple sites (i.e., Belgium, Canada, USA and Australia) through online surveys. Datasets are available using quantitative measures. The junior researcher could contribute by taking the lead in data analyses and contribute to updating the literature review on this subject. Application Deadline: June 11 2023 Apply Now Previous Next

2023 - 2024 Home / Collaborative Research Program / Meta-analysis: NSSI and other... Meta-analysis examining co-occurrence of NSSI with “externalizing” behaviours and disorders Mentor/s: Briana Turner 2023 - 2024 Project Overview My graduate students and I began a meta-analysis examining co-occurrence of NSSI and “externalizing” behaviours and disorders in 2017 and worked on this through 2020; although article extraction and coding were underway, due to parental and family leaves of the Principal Investigator, the literature review now needs to be re-updated, and the coding and analyses remain to be completed. If a junior researcher with experience in meta-analysis was willing to assist our team in refreshing our review and analyzing the data, we would be thrilled to work with them and share what we have learned so far! Application Deadline: June 11 2023 Apply Now Previous Next

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Conferences Home / Conferences Our Annual Conferences Each year, ISSS hosts their Annual Conference, inviting members and other stakeholders interested in the study of self-injury to meet for two days of sharing, discussion, and collaboration. Find out more about the upcoming conference and past conferences below. 20th ANNUAL CONFERENCE WELLINGTON, AOTEAROA ~ NEW ZEALAND ~ JUNE 2025 Abstract Submission Portal OPEN 20th Annual Conference | Wellington, Aotearoa More 2025 19th Annual Conference | Toronto, Canada More 2024 18th Annual Conference | Vienna, Austria More 2023 17th Annual Conference | Online More 2022 16th Annual Conference | Online More 2021 15th Annual Conference | Online More 2020 14th Annual Conference | Orlando, Florida More 2019 13th Annual Conference | Brussels, Belgium More 2018

ISSS Invited Fellows Home /Awards / Invited Fellows Celebrating Excellence Invited Fellows of ISSS are esteemed members who have made outstanding contributions to the field. Through their research, clinical, and/or advocacy work, ISSS Fellows have advanced science and improved the lives of people with lived experience. Make a nomination! 2023 Invited Fellows Dr Nancy Heath Dr Laurence Claes 2021 Dr Jennifer Muehlenkamp Dr. Muehlenkamp is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire. Read more 2021 Dr Barent Walsh Dr. Walsh is a Clinical Social Worker and author. Read more 2022 Dr Paul Plener Dr. Plener is a Professor at the Medical University of Vienna where he is Head of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Read more 2022 Dr Janis Whitlock Dr. Whitlock is a developmental psychologist and public health specialist specializing in the mental health of adolescents and young people. Read more 2023 Dr Laurence Claes Dr. Claes is a Professor at Ku Leuven in the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. Read more 2023 Dr Nancy Heath Dr. Heath is a Professor at McGill University in the Department of Educational & Counselling Psychology. Read more

The Psychology of Self-Injury Home / Podcast / The Psychology of Self-Injury A Podcast Exploring Self-Harm & Mental Health Why do people self-injure? And what is the best way to respond when someone tells us they self-injure? ​ Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, collaborates with the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) to interview the leading experts in the field of self-injury and self-harm as well as individuals with lived experience of self-injury and parents and family members of those who have self-injured. See the latest episodes below or head to the Podcast Homepage . Latest Episodes DSM-5 & Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder with Dr. Greg Lengel Greg Lengel, PhD, from Drake University in Iowa walks us through self-harm in the DSM-5 and the six criteria for the proposed diagnosis of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder. Listen Now How Should Self-Harm Be Defined? with Drs. Brooke Ammerman & Greg Lengel Brooke Ammerman, PhD, and Greg Lengel, PhD, define nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and self-harm. Listen Now Where Does Self-Injury Fit Within Self-Damaging Behaviors? with Dr. Brianna Turner Brianna Turner, PhD, from the University of Victoria in Canada explains why the boundaries between various forms of self-harm and self-injury may be less clear than implied by research and definitions. Listen Now Lived Experience: Allison's Story of Self-Injury & Scarring ​ Allison from Washington State shares her story of lived experience of self-injury, scarring, and shame as well as how she makes sense of her self-harm scars in the context of her faith. Listen Now Self-Injury in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) with Caroline Roberts Caroline Roberts from the University of Minnesota bridges the conversation gap between self-injurious behavior (SIB) and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), including self-harm among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Listen Now The Psychology of Self-Injury Pain with Dr. Julien Koenig Julian Koenig, Dr. sc. hum. (PhD), from the University of Cologne in Germany discusses the psychology of pain in self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Youth Crisis, Self-Harm, & Mental Health Language with Drs. Rachel Acheson & Maria Papadima Rachel Acheson, PhD, and Maria Papadima, PhD, from the Association of Child Psychotherapists in London describe how today's "adolescent crisis," including self-injury and self-harm, is often expressed through mental health language. Listen Now Self-Harm OCD vs. Nonsuicidal Self-Injury with Nathan Peterson Nathan Peterson, LCSW, from OCD and Anxiety Counseling in Allen, Texas, explains the difference between Self-Harm OCD and nonsuicidal self-injury as well as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for harm OCD. Listen Now A Dad & Daughter Discuss Her Lived Experience of Self-Harm ​ Together, a dad and his young adult daughter share their story of her self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Self-Injury Recovery: A Person-Centered Approach with Drs. Stephen Lewis & Penny Hacking Stephen Lewis, PhD, & Penelope Hasking, PhD, introduce a new way of thinking about self-injury, self-harm, and recovery. Listen Now The Neurobiology of Self-Injury (in Layman's Terms) with Dr. Michael Kaess Michael Kaess, MD, from the University of Bern in Switzerland explains the neurobiology of self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Emotion Regulation Group Therapy for Self-Harm with Dr. Kim Gratz and Dr. Matthew Tull Kim Gratz, PhD, and Matthew Tull, PhD, from the University of Toledo walk us through Emotion Regulation Group Therapy (ERGT) intervention for nonsuicidal self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Did Self-Injury Increase During the COVID-19 Lockdown? with Dr. Ruth Tatnell Ruth Tatnell, PhD, from Deakin University in Melbourne, Australia describes how the COVID-19 pandemic and first lockdown affected rates of self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now The Evolution of Self-Injury Treatment with Dr. Wendy Lader Wendy Lader, PhD, author of "Bodily Harm: the Breakthrough Healing Program for Self-Injurers" and Co-Founder and retired Clinical Director of the S.A.F.E. Alternatives Program in St. Louis, MO, describes how the treatment for self-injury and self-harm has evolved over the years. Listen Now The Psychology of Self-Injury Scarring with Dr. Taylor Burke Taylor Burke, PhD, from Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital discusses the psychological effects of scars resulting from self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Lived Experience: Kirsty's Story of Self-Injury & Advocacy ​ Kirsty from New Zealand shares her story of lived experience of self-injury and how her experiences inform her work in advocating for, and instilling hope in, others with similar stories of self-harm. Listen Now Digital Interventions for Self-Harm with Dr. Kaylee Kruzan Kaylee Kruzan, PhD, from Northwestern University in Chicago shares about digital apps and online interventions for self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Self-Injury Under Age 12 with Dr. Imke Baetens & Lisa Van Hove Imke Baetens, PhD, from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels University) in Belgium and PhD student Lisa Van Hove discuss the prevalence and characteristics of self-injury and self-harm among children under age 12. Listen Now Self-Injury Over Age 40 with Dr. Sarah Swannell Sarah Swannell, PhD, a psychologist in private practice in Australia and Lecturer at the University of Queensland discusses the prevalence and characteristics of self-injury and self-harm among individuals over age 40. Listen Now Self-Injury in Film: "PERFECTION" the Movie with Actor & Director Christina Beck Christina Beck, a screenwriter, director, and actress discusses her film "PERFECTION" and what inspired her to create a film in which the protagonist engages in self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Self-Injury Location: Visible vs Concealed with Dr. Kathryn Gardner Kathryn Gardner, PhD, from the University of Central Lancashire in the United Kingdom discusses the significance of where on the body individuals choose to engage in self-cutting behavior and the psychology of self-injury and self-harm location. Listen Now Self-Harm Across Cultures, with Dr. Marc Wilson with Dr. Marc Wilson Marc Wilson, PhD, from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand shares about cross-cultural representations of self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Single-Session Intervention for Self-Harm with Mallory Dobias Mallory Dobias, MA, from Stony Brook University describes Project SAVE, an online, single-session intervention for nonsuicidal self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Eating Disorders & Self-Harm with Dr. Katie Gordon Kathryn Gordon, PhD, from Fargo, North Dakota discusses the relationship between disordered eating and self-harm, how often they co-occur, why they co-occur, and physical pain sensitivity amidst eating disorder behavior and self-injury. Listen Now Lived Experience: Brittany's Story of Self-Injury & Faith ​ Brittany from Texas shares her story of lived experience of self-injury and self-harm and how her faith has helped her navigate both positive and negative reactions from religious leaders. Listen Now Self-Injury in Schools with Dr. Nancy Heath Nancy Heath, PhD, from McGill University in Canada explains how schools can respond appropriately to students who engage in self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Self-Harm with Dr. Jenny Hughes Jennifer Hughes, PhD, MPH, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, describes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) as an intervention for nonsuicidal self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Navigating Self-Injury During Routine Doctor Visits with Brittany Tinsley Brittany Tinsley of @brittanytinsleywrites Instagram explains how she navigates talking about her wounds and scars of self-injury and self-harm with her medical providers during routine doctor visits. Listen Now Self-Injury in Japanese Manga with Dr. Yukari Seko Yukari Seko, PhD, from Ryerson University in Canada describes how self-injury is depicted in various genres of Japanese manga and how graphic novels like manga can be utilized for good in understanding and treating self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now If Your Child is in Therapy for Self-Injury with Dr. Jessica Garisch Jessica Garisch, PhD, from Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand, gives a sneak peek into how she addresses self-injury and self-harm in therapy sessions with youth and their parents. Listen Now Self-Injury Among LGBTQ Individuals with Dr. Lindsay Taliaferro Lindsay Taliaferro, PhD, from the University of Central Florida discusses the prevalence of self-injury among individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ); common risk and protective factors; and the intersectionality of race, sexual minority status, and gender diversity among those who self-injure and self-harm. Listen Now Managing Self-Injury in Inpatient Settings with Dr. Jason Washburn Jason Washburn, PhD, ABPP, from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine explains how self-injury and self-harm can effectively and compassionately be managed in inpatient settings. Listen Now Lived Experience of Self-Injury & Stigma: Lexy's Story ​ Lexy from Australia shares her story of lived experience of self-injury and stigma and how it has influenced her work in researching self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Atypical Severe Self-Injury with Dr. Barry Walsh Barent Walsh, PhD, author of "Treating Self-Injury: A Practical Guide" and Executive Director Emeritus and Senior Clinical Consultant at Open Sky Community Services in Worcester, MA, describes the forms, functions, and treatment of atypical, severe self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Monitoring Self-Injury in Real Time with Dr. Glenn Kiekens Glenn Kiekens, PhD, from KU Leuven University in Belgium discusses how researchers measure self-injury and self-harm in real time using advances in technology. Listen Now Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (T-SIB) with Dr. Peggy Andover Peggy Andover, PhD, from Fordham University talks us through the Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (T-SIB) intervention for nonsuicidal self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Psychologists with Lived Experience of Self-Injury with Dr. Sarah Victor Sarah Victor, PhD, from Texas Tech University discusses the prevalence of self-injury among psychologists and psychology graduate students, how psychologists with and without lived experience of self-injury can appropriately provide therapy to clients and supervision to trainees with a history of self-injury, and how individuals with lived experience of self-injury can be involved in teaching and research on self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Lived Experience of Self-Injury: Malika's Story ​ Malika, creator of Selfharmerproblems YouTube and Instagram pages, shares her story of lived experience of self-injury and self-harm. Listen Now Disclosures of Self-Injury with Dr. Brooke Ammerman Brooke Ammerman, PhD, from the University of Notre Dame provides insight into how individuals who self-injure come to decide to disclose their self-injury and self-harm and suggests helpful ways to respond to self-injury disclosures. Listen Now A Mother's Perspective of Her Daughter's Self-Injury ​ A mother shares her experience of when she learned about her daughter's self-injury and self-harm and how she responded as a parent. Listen Now Self-Injury and the Internet with Dr. Stephen Lewis Stephen Lewis, PhD, from the University of Guelph in Canada and Immediate Past President of the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) discusses the state of health information about self-injury on the internet and addresses the risks and benefits of seeking self-injury and self-harm content online. Listen Now Self-Injury Stigma and Language with Dr. Penelope Hasking Penelope Hasking, PhD, from Curtin University in Australia and current President of the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) discusses how the words we use to describe self-injury and those who engage in the behavior may either foster empathy and help-seeking or further stigmatize those who self-injure and self-harm. Listen Now Parenting Youth Who Self-Injure with Dr. Janis Whitlock Janis Whitlock, PhD, from Cornell University and Senior Advisor for The JED Foundation explains what parents and caregivers should look for if they suspect their child is engaging in self-injury. She also discusses how caregivers can effectively talk to their child about self-injury and self-harm and when to seek therapy. Listen Now Nonsuicidal Self-Injury vs. Suicide with Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp Jennifer Muehlenkamp, PhD, from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire describes the difference between suicidal and nonsuicidal self-harm and explains how we came to use the term “nonsuicidal self-injury” (NSSI). She also discusses what characteristics of self-injury place someone at greater risk for attempting suicide. Listen Now Why Do People Self-Injure? with Dr. Nicholas Westers Why do people self-injure or self-harm? Especially when it seems to contradict our instinct for self-preservation? The simple answer is that for the majority of those who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), it helps them to feel better; it’s a coping strategy. But of course, the answer is often more complex than that. Listen Now

NSSI Measures Home / About / NSSI Measures Towards Field Consistency ​ Measuring and assessing non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is complex and various measuring systems have been created. To facilitate the use of reliable and validated measures, the ISSS has established a repository of measures available to ISSS members. Assessment tools listed below are included with the permission of the authors. ​ If there is a measure you think should be added to this list, please suggest it! Suggest a Measure Functional Assessment of Self-Mutilation Lloyd et al., 1997 FASM Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury Klonsky & Glenn, 2009 ISAS Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviours Interview - Revised Nock et al., 2007 SITBI-R Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviours Interview - Short Form Nock et al., 2007 SITBI-SF The Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory Nixon et al. 2015 OSI The Screen for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Halverson et al., 2022 SNSI

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Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life Home / Special Interest Groups / Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life / Member Spotlights Membership Spotlights Explanation of Membership Spotlight. ​ ​ ​ Previous Spotlights Find our previous spotlights below! ​ ​ Read More Dr Glenn Kiekens Two paragraph summary Read More

About Self-Injury Resources /About Self-Injury Facts & figures, information & insights Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI, self-injury) is the deliberate, self-directed damage of body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes not socially or culturally sanctioned. Self-injury is a complex behaviour that can be difficult to understand. Below, we have compiled a series of fact sheets to build awareness and knowledge of NSSI. What is Self-Injury? There are several key elements to how ISSS defines self-injury... Read more Who Self-Injures and Why? People of all ages, genders, sexualities, ethnicities, and social classes self-injure... Read more What are the Impacts of Self-Injury? Self-injury can have varied short- and long-term impacts... Read more Treatments for Self-Injury Although there is currently no “gold-standard” treatment for self-injury, several treatments show promise... Read more Self-Injury and Suicide The relationship between NSSI and suicide is complex... Read more Recovery and Ambivalence Recovery for self-injury can mean different things to different people... Read more Is NSSI a Disorder? The short answer is no, but it's complicated... Read more Talking About Self-Injury The language we use to talk about people and the behaviours they engage in is powerful... Read more