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NON-SUICIDAL SELF-INJURY IN ITALIAN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: 5 CASE REPORTS
Donatella Costa1, Giuseppe Tavormina2
1Psychologist Counselor, Coccaglio, Brescia, Italy.
Psychiatria Danubina
|September 22, 2025
Summary
Adolescent distress can lead to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), a complex behavior often used to cope with stress. Prevention requires integrated school-based approaches involving family and social workers.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Adolescent Health
- Mental Health
Background:
- Adolescence is a transitional period marked by increased distress and risk-taking behaviors.
- Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a complex behavior involving intentional self-harm to manage negative emotions.
- Existing literature highlights multifactorial psychological, social, and biological influences on NSSI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe risk factors, prevalence, and psychological meanings of NSSI in adolescents.
- To present case reports of female adolescents experiencing NSSI.
- To emphasize the need for integrated prevention strategies in schools.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on NSSI.
- Collection of anamnestic data and life histories through interviews.
- Inclusion of 5 case reports of female adolescents (ages 15-18) with NSSI.
Main Results:
- NSSI is a significant problem among adolescents, often linked to distress and emotional regulation difficulties.
- Case reports illustrate the varied presentations and underlying issues in adolescent NSSI.
- School-based listening services provide a platform for data collection and intervention.
Conclusions:
- An integrated prevention approach involving school stakeholders is crucial for addressing adolescent NSSI.
- Collaboration between schools, families, and social workers is vital for promoting adolescent well-being.
- Understanding the psychological meanings of NSSI is key to effective intervention.
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