49 episodes

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. This podcast is meant to be a resource for parents, professionals, and people with lived experience.

The Psychology of Self-Injury: Exploring Self-Harm & Mental Health Nicholas J. Westers Psy.D. ABPP

    • Health & Fitness

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. This podcast is meant to be a resource for parents, professionals, and people with lived experience.

    Self-Criticism as a Predictor of Self-Injury, with Christina Robillard

    Self-Criticism as a Predictor of Self-Injury, with Christina Robillard

    Christina Robillard, M.Sc., from the University of Victoria in Canada explains the relationship between self-criticism and self-injury as well as other self-harm behaviors like disordered eating.

    • 42 min
    Lived Experience: Thomas' Story of Self-Injury & Gender Dysphoria

    Lived Experience: Thomas' Story of Self-Injury & Gender Dysphoria

    Thomas from Ontario, Canada shares his story of lived experience of self-injury and gender dysphoria, including how self-harm evolved for him over time as a transgender man.

    • 58 min
    Do Youth Self-Injure More Now Than 15 Years Ago?, with Dr. Jonas Bjärehed

    Do Youth Self-Injure More Now Than 15 Years Ago?, with Dr. Jonas Bjärehed

    Jonas Bjärehed, PhD, from Lund University in Sweden compares rates of self-injury and self-harm among youth from 2007 to 2023.

    • 46 min
    Supporting Siblings of Individuals Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Amy Lucas

    Supporting Siblings of Individuals Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Amy Lucas

    Amy Lucas, PhD, from Speek Health in the United Kingdom talks about how we can support siblings of those who self-injure and self-harm.

    • 51 min
    DSM-5 & Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder, with Dr. Greg Lengel

    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.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    How Should Self-Harm Be Defined?, with Drs. Brooke Ammerman & Greg Lengel

    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.

    • 51 min

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