Nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal behavior

Authors

Kelly L. Wester, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Maribeth F. Jorgensen, Central Washington UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Department or Administrative Unit

Psychology

Publication Date

9-2021

Abstract

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the intentional harming of oneself in a way that causes immediate tissue damage without the intention to die (Shana Ross and Nancy Heath, 2002). Cutting is the most common form of NSSI, but many other methods of self-harm exist such as burning one’s skin, punching walls or other objects, banging one’s head, and more. So, how does NSSI behavior overlap with, relate to or differentiate from suicide?

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Wester, K. L., & Jorgensen, M. F. (2021). Nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal behavior. Couseling Today, 64(3), 15-17.

Journal

Counseling Today