The Psychology of Self-Injury: Exploring Self-Harm & Mental Health
By Nicholas J. Westers Psy.D. ABPP
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Description
Why do people self-injure? And what is the best way to respond when someone tells us they self-injure? Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, collaborates with the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) to interview the leading experts in the field of self-injury and self-harm as well as individuals with lived experience of self-injury and parents and family members of those who have self-injured. This podcast is meant to be a resource for parents, professionals, and people with lived experience.
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Lived Experience: Ellie's Story of Atypical Severe Self-Harm
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Nov 30, 2024 |
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Self-Injury Among Ethnically Diverse Populations, with Dr. Maryam Gholamrezaei
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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Effects of Emotions on Self-Injury Pain Perception, with Michelle Hiner
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents (ERITA) Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Johan Bjureberg
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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Tips for Supporting Those Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Nicholas Westers
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Jul 26, 2024 |
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Social Media, Meta, & Self-Injury, with Lotte Rubæk
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Jun 28, 2024 |
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Self-Criticism as a Predictor of Self-Injury, with Christina Robillard
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May 31, 2024 |
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Lived Experience: Thomas' Story of Self-Injury & Gender Dysphoria
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Apr 26, 2024 |
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Do Youth Self-Injure More Now Than 15 Years Ago?, with Dr. Jonas Bjärehed
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Supporting Siblings of Individuals Who Self-Harm, with Dr. Amy Lucas
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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DSM-5 & Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder, with Dr. Greg Lengel
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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How Should Self-Harm Be Defined?, with Drs. Brooke Ammerman & Greg Lengel
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Dec 29, 2023 |
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Where Does Self-Injury Fit Within Self-Damaging Behaviors?, with Dr. Brianna Turner
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Lived Experience: Allison's Story of Self-Injury & Scarring
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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Self-Injury in Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), with Caroline Roberts
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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The Psychology of Self-Injury Pain, with Dr. Julian Koenig
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Youth Crisis, Self-Harm, & Mental Health Language, with Drs. Rachel Acheson & Maria Papadima
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Self-Harm OCD vs. Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, with Nathan Peterson
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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A Dad & Daughter Discuss Her Lived Experience of Self-Harm
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May 26, 2023 |
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Self-Injury Recovery: A Person-Centered Approach, with Drs. Stephen Lewis & Penny Hasking
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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The Neurobiology of Self-Injury (in Layman's Terms), with Dr. Michael Kaess
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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Emotion Regulation Group Therapy (ERGT) for Self-Harm, with Drs. Kim Gratz & Matthew Tull
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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Did Self-Injury Increase During the COVID-19 Lockdown?, with Dr. Ruth Tatnell
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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The Evolution of Self-Injury Treatment, with Dr. Wendy Lader
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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The Psychology of Self-Injury Scarring, with Dr. Taylor Burke
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Lived Experience: Kirsty's Story of Self-Injury & Advocacy
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Digital Interventions for Self-Harm, with Dr. Kaylee Kruzan
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Sep 30, 2022 |
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Self-Injury Under Age 12, with Dr. Imke Baetens & Lisa Van Hove
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Self-Injury Over Age 40, with Dr. Sarah Swannell
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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Self-Injury in Film: "PERFECTION" the Movie, with Actor & Director Christina Beck
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Jun 30, 2022 |
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Self-Injury Location: Visible vs Concealed, with Dr. Kathryn Gardner
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May 27, 2022 |
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Self-Harm Across Cultures, with Dr. Marc Wilson
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Single-Session Intervention for Self-Harm, with Mallory Dobias
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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Eating Disorders & Self-Harm, with Dr. Katie Gordon
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Lived Experience: Brittany's Story of Self-Injury & Faith
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Self-Injury in Schools, with Dr. Nancy Heath
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Self-Harm, with Dr. Jenny Hughes
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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Navigating Self-Injury During Routine Doctor Visits, with Brittany Tinsley
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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Self-Injury in Japanese Manga, with Dr. Yukari Seko
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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If Your Child is in Therapy for Self-Injury, with Dr. Jessica Garisch
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Self-Injury Among LGBTQ Individuals, with Dr. Lindsay Taliaferro
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Jul 02, 2021 |
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Managing Self-Injury in Inpatient Settings, with Dr. Jason Washburn
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Jun 04, 2021 |
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Lived Experience of Self-Injury & Stigma: Lexy's Story
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May 21, 2021 |
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Atypical Severe Self-Injury, with Dr. Barry Walsh
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May 07, 2021 |
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Monitoring Self-Injury in Real Time, with Dr. Glenn Kiekens
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Treatment for Self-Injurious Behaviors (T-SIB), with Dr. Peggy Andover
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Psychologists with Lived Experience of Self-Injury, with Dr. Sarah Victor
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Lived Experience of Self-Injury: Malika's Story
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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Disclosures of Self-Injury, with Dr. Brooke Ammerman
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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A Mother's Perspective of Her Daughter's Self-Injury
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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Self-Injury and the Internet, with Dr. Stephen Lewis
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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Self-Injury Stigma and Language, with Dr. Penelope Hasking
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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Parenting Youth Who Self-Injure, with Dr. Janis Whitlock
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Jan 01, 2021 |
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Nonsuicidal Self-Injury vs. Suicide, with Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp
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Jan 01, 2021 |
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Why Do People Self-Injure?
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Jan 01, 2021 |