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Cognitive behaviour hypnotherapy and Nonsuicidal self-injury disorder: Intervention study
Halima Sadia Qureshi1, Urooj Sadiq2
1Department of Psychology, Bahria University, Islamabad Campus, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|March 23, 2022
Summary
Cognitive behaviour hypnotherapy effectively treated nonsuicidal self-injury in students. This intervention showed significant positive outcomes compared to no treatment, offering a promising approach for managing self-harm behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a significant mental health concern among adolescents and young adults.
- Identifying effective therapeutic interventions for NSSI is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of cognitive behaviour hypnotherapy (CBH) as a treatment for nonsuicidal self-injury.
- To compare the outcomes of CBH with a control group receiving no treatment.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving 60 university students (aged 18-25) with NSSI was conducted in Pakistan.
- Participants were screened for NSSI and divided into an intervention group receiving CBH and a control group.
- Assessments were performed pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at follow-up, with data analyzed using SPSS 25.
Main Results:
- The intervention group receiving cognitive behaviour hypnotherapy demonstrated significant improvement in nonsuicidal self-injury.
- A large effect size (d=4.90) was observed between pre- and post-intervention values, indicating treatment effectiveness.
- Statistical analysis confirmed the superiority of the treatment group over the no-treatment control group (p < .001).
Conclusions:
- Cognitive behaviour hypnotherapy is an effective treatment for nonsuicidal self-injury.
- The findings support the integration of CBH into clinical practice for individuals with NSSI.
Keywords:
Nonsuicidal self-injury, Deliberate self-harm, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive therapy, Intervention study.More Related Videos
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