Self Injury in Youth The Essential Guide to Assessment and Intervention 1st Edition by Mary Nixon, Nancy Heath 1138872849 9781138872844

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ISBN 10: 1138872849 

ISBN 13: 9781138872844

Author: Mary K. Nixon, Nancy L. Heath

This edited volume features evidence-based reviews and practical approaches for the professional in the hospital, clinic, community and school, with case examples throughout. Divided into five major sections, the book offers background historical and cultural information, discussion of self-injury etiology, assessment and intervention/prevention issues, and relevant resources for those working with youths who self-injure.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents
Historical and Social–Cultural Considerations of Self-Injury
Definitions and Self-Injury
NSSI in Adolescents
References

Section I: Background Information: Who Self-Injures and Why?

Chapter 2: Self-Injury Today – Review of Population and Clinical Studies in Adolescents
How Prevalent is NSSI?
What? Definition and Measurement Issues
Where? Setting Issues
Who? Sample Selection
Prevalence Studies: The Findings
When does it Start? Age of Onset
Is it Increasing?
Summary
Implications for Practitioners
Conclusion
References

Chapter 3: Functions of Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Clinical Vignettes
A Functional Model of NSSI
Functions of NSSI Across Various Populations
Clinical Implications and Conclusions
Clinical Assessment
Treatment Planning
References

Section II: Etiology of Self-Injury

Chapter 4: Psychosocial Risk and Protective Factors
Risk Factors
Childhood Environment and Adversities
Emotion Dysregulation
Self-Derogation
Psychiatric Status
Protective Factors
Effective Management of Negative Emotions
Family and Social Support
Risk and Protective Factors for Different Manifestations of NSSI
Clinical Implications
References

Chapter 5: Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Co-Occurrence
The Importance of Co-Occurrence for the Study of Adolescent NSSI
NSSI and The Importance of Intent
Research on NSSI and Co-Occurrence
Co-Occurrence of NSSI and Suicidality Among Adolescents
Research Limitations and Future Directions
Clinical Recommendations
Conclusion
References

Chapter 6: Neurobiological Perspectives on Self-Injury
Basic Neuroscience of Brain and Behavior: Neurotransmitters and Self-Injury
Serotonin
Dopamine
Opiate
Summary of Brain Neurotransmitters
Animal Models of Self-Injury
6-Hydroxydopamine Neonate Model of SIB
Pemoline-Induced SIB
Calcium Channel Agonists and SIB
Primate Model of Self-Injury
Limitations of Animal Models of Self-Injury
Models For Understanding NSSI In Humans
Learning and Memory
Neurodynamics
Self-Injury In Humans
Etiological Studies
Treatment Studies
Neurobiological Schemata for Understanding the Etiology of NSSI
Summary
References

Section III: Effective Practice for Self-Injury in Youth
Section IIIA: Assessment of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury

Chapter 7: Measurement of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Adolescents
Review of Existing Measures
Self-Report Measures
Structured Interviews
Measure Selection for Adolescent Self-Injury
Brief Screening Measures
Comprehensive Baseline Assessment
Determining Reason for Self-Injury
Summary and Future Directions
References

Chapter 8: Assessment of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Youth
First Contact and Initial Response
Level 1 Assessment: Screening and Triage
Level 2: Basic Assessment for Determining Interventions
Level 3: Complex Assessment for Determining Interventions
Conclusion
References

Section IIIB: Intervention and Prevention Issues

Chapter 9: Intervention and Prevention in the Community
Self-Injury in a Developmental Context
NSSI in the Community Context
Role of the Community in The Initiation and Maintenance of NSSI
Intervention and Prevention of NSSI in Community Settings
Community-Level Prevention and Intervention
Universal Prevention Approaches for NSSI
Selective (or Targeted) Prevention Approaches for NSSI
Issues in Prevention: Development, Culture, and Unintended Consequences
References

Chapter 10: Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in the Schools – Prevention and Intervention
Prevention in the Schools
Universal Prevention Strategies
School-Based Prevention Programs
Crisis Team Preparedness
Teacher Training
School Response Protocol
Intervention in the Schools
Response to Student Disclosure
Referral
Assessment in Schools
Parent Contact
School-Based Interventions
Contagion in the Schools
Preventing Contagion
Ethical and Legal Considerations
Conclusion
References

Chapter 11: Psychosocial Interventions for Adolescents
Points for Consideration Prior to Initiating Treatment
Current Evidence For Psychotherapies In Children and Adolescents With Axis I Disorders
Psychosocial Treatments In Youth Who Self-Injure
Psychoeducation
Crisis Intervention and Problem Solving Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Combined Group Therapies
Family Therapy
Conclusion
Psychosocial Treatments and Internet Sites
References

Chapter 12: Working with Families and Adolescents with NSSI
Family Risk and Protective Factors
Evidence for Family Interventions with Self-Injuring Youth
Working with Families: The Role of Psychoeducation
Crisis Intervention with Families
Family Assessment in Youth with NSSI
Working with Families: Reviewing Basic Needs
Parents as Effective Advocates
Two Models of Working with Families
Individually Based Family Therapy
Parent Group for Parents of Self-Injuring Youth
Summary
References

Chapter 13: Adolescent Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in an Inpatient Setting
Recent Trends in Inpatient Services for Children and Adolescents
Prevalence of NSSI Among Adolescent Inpatients
Reasons to Study NSSI in Adolescent Inpatients
Research on NSSI in Adolescent Inpatients
Summary
Research Limitations and Future Directions
Inpatient Assessment of NSSI
Empirically Supported Inpatient Treatment of NSSI
Clinical Treatment Guidelines for NSSI Among Adolescent Inpatients
Conclusion
References

Chapter 14: Use of Medication in the Treatment of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Youth
Key Points in Considering The Role of Medication in Youth With NSSI
A Review of The Evidence for The Treatment of NSSI
Serotonergic System
Dopaminergic System
Opioid System
Other Medications
Model For Integrating Psychopharmacologic Treatment
A Proposed Algorithm for The Pharmacological Treatment of Adolescent NSSI
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
Second Generation Antipsychotics
Ethical Framework
Conclusion
References

Chapter 15: Resource Guide for Working with Youth
Section I: Print Materials
Articles for Practitioners
Fact Sheets
Section II: Electronic Resources
Section III: Books
Researchers and Clinicians
Parents and Families
Concluding Comments

Chapter 16: Concluding Comments from the Editors

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