NSSI is broadly defined as deliberate s...
Use a nonjudgmental tone and “respectful curiosity” when interviewing patients who disclose history of self-injury.
Explain confidentiality and applicable limitations.
Address immediate...
Often necessary to treat underlying/comorbid psychiatric disorders before directly addressing NSSI.
Most patients benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to treatment with c...
Close follow-up after initial disclosure, ideally within 1 to 2 weeks.
Establish care with a mental health professional that can offer an appropriate therapy modal...
American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 5th ed. Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association; 2013.
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248073004 Cutting self
248061004 Self-harm
248062006 Self-injurious behavior
NSSI should be viewed as a maladaptive coping mechanism for intra- or interpersonal distress rather than a suicidal gesture/behavior.
Although not a suicidal gesture, NSSI may be a stro...
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