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 | 71 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthSocial SciencesHealth & FitnessScience | |||
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Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents (ERITA) and its internet-delivered version (IERITA) is just one of a couple of treatments developed specifically to address nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents. In this episode, Dr. J... more
A lot of therapies address the context in which nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and self-harm may occur, but only a few treatments have been designed to address NSSI specifically. In this episode, we dive into one of these treatments: Emotion Regulati... more
How can schools appropriately respond to students who engage in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI), whether the behavior occurs at home, on school grounds, or elsewhere? What protocols exist to support schools to better respond to students who self-injur... more
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
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I learn so much from this podcast. I enjoyed the episode with Dr Barry Walsh about working with and supporting people with atypical and severe self-injury. Thank you for all the work that you do!!!
Apple Podcasts5TianaX
United States3 months ago 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 ChidleyUnited States6 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 States9 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
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This show centers on self-injury and related mental health topics through conversations with leading researchers, clinicians, and people with lived experience. Episodes frequently cover evidence-based therapies, such as emotion regulation and trauma-informed approaches, the role of schools and families, media representations, and cultural or demographic factors that shape self-injury. A standout throughline is translating complex research into practical guidance for clinicians, educators, parents, and individuals seeking understanding or support. The format blends expert-led explanation with personal narratives, offering both rigor and empathy, which makes it a strong resource for professionals, students, and anyone affected by self-injury ... more
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