The Psychology of Self-Injury: Exploring Self-Harm & Mental Health
Nicholas J. Westers Psy.D. ABPPWhy 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-... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesMental HealthScienceHealth & Fitness | |||
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In this episode, Dr. Christian Schmahl from Heidelberg University and Mannheim, Germany, answers a listener's question and talks about his experimental research assessing how seeing blood affects heart rate and arousal among both those who engage in ... more
In this episode, host and producer of The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast, Dr. Nicholas Westers, shares his own thoughts about how media portray nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) as well as suicide and mass shootings. He walks us through media guideli... more
In this episode, Dr. Rachel Zelkowitz defines trauma and its prevalence among individuals who self-injure, delineates posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from complex PTSD (C-PTSD), and discusses common treatments for addressing trauma, including Co... more
Two topics are covered in this episode: (1) how parents with lived experience of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) can navigate conversations with their children about their own scarring and wounds, and (2) how parents (with or without lived experience)... more
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I'm so glad this podcast exists and I believe societies need to have this discussion and follow this science and improve our methods of responding to NSSI. Thank you Dr. Westers and everyone contributing to this.
Audible5Hunter Chidley
United States2 months ago- Love this podcast!!
I am so grateful for the wonderful information and insights this podcast provides!
As somebody with lived experience, it’s been really comforting to have somewhere I can turn for information and feel less alone.
I am currently pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy and would love to hear from a guest who works in the field about the role that an OT can play in the prevention and treatment of NSSI
Apple Podcasts5annnnaaaaaaMmmUnited States5 months ago - Great pod
I have lived experience with self injury, and I have found Allison’s interview to be one of the most eye opening interviews that I’ve heard. Hearing it described as compulsive self injury was incredibly eye opening. Very educational, and super interesting.
Apple Podcasts5KoalabeUnited Statesa year ago - E42 of Season 3
Wow thank you so much for agreeing to interview Allison, I have lived experience with NSSI, and I was always feeling like my experience was different than everyone else’s because I didn’t happen upon NSSI accidentally, but I deliberately chose to use NSSI—and it was always premeditated. Also, I wanted scars (I think I may have been the person you mentioned in the podcast in regarding a response you received to an episode on scarring in Season 2!)
I so resonated with what Allison was saying in r... more
Apple Podcasts5Unis YoungUnited States2 years ago - Great podcast
Informative and interesting podcast on the difficult subject of self harm. Refreshing to hear such a fascinating range of perspectives
Apple Podcasts5Cassandra2021
United Kingdom2 years ago
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Focusing on the complex topics surrounding self-injury and mental health, this podcast provides insights into the causes and implications of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). It features discussions led by a clinical psychologist alongside leading experts in the field, tackling issues such as trauma, coping mechanisms, and the role of societal influences on self-harming behaviors. A unique aspect of the content is its dual approach: not only does it address the psychological and clinical aspects but it also includes personal narratives from those with lived experience, offering a compassionate understanding of this often stigmatized topic. The podcast serves as a valuable resource for parents, mental health professionals, and individuals loo... more
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