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Family-Based Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents Engaging in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Controlled Trial
Lan Yu1, Guilin Yu1, Shufang Zhang2
1Department of Nursing, School of Medicine, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Purpose:
The current randomized controlled trial examined the effects of family-based interpersonal psychotherapy (FB-IPT) on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), depressive symptoms, and family cohesion in adolescents.
Method:
A multidisciplinary team delivered care; two IPT-trained psychiatric nurses provided psychoeducation and safety/adherence monitoring in a non-therapist role. Forty-eight adolescents were randomized to FB-IPT or treatment as usual (TAU) for 12 weeks. Outcomes (Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory, Hamilton Depression Scale, Family Environment Scale-Chinese Version) were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and 3-month follow up.
Results:
The FB-IPT group showed significantly greater reductions in NSSI and depressive symptoms, and increased family intimacy, compared to the TAU group.
Conclusion:
FB-IPT may be an effective adjunctive treatment for adolescents engaging in NSSI.
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