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Non-suicidal self-injury: an introduction.

E David Klonsky¹

¹Department of Psychology, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-2500, USA. e.david.klonsky@stonybrook.edu

Journal of Clinical Psychology

|October 13, 2007

Summary

This special issue focuses on non-suicidal self-injury, covering its scope, prevalence, functions, assessment, and treatment. It provides practical insights and case examples for clinicians working with self-injury behaviors.

Area of Science:

Clinical Psychology
Psychopathology

Background:

Non-suicidal self-injury is a significant clinical concern.
Understanding the scope and relevance of self-injury is crucial for effective practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of non-suicidal self-injury.
To summarize current knowledge on the assessment and treatment of self-injury.
To highlight clinical implications and case illustrations.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of current research on self-injury.
Inclusion of case studies demonstrating assessment and treatment approaches.
Expert contributions on prevalence, functions, and clinical management.

Main Results:

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Self-injury encompasses intentional tissue destruction without suicidal intent.
The issue details various functions, assessment strategies, and treatment recommendations for self-injury.
Case illustrations offer practical guidance for clinicians.

Conclusions:

This issue offers valuable resources for understanding and managing non-suicidal self-injury.
The presented information has direct implications for clinical practice and patient care.
Further research and clinical attention to self-injury are warranted.