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Hamza, Chloe A.; Robinson, Kealagh; Hasking, Penny A.; Heath, Nancy L.; Lewis, Stephen P.; Lloyd-Richardson, Elizabeth; Whitlock, Janis; Wilson, Marc S. – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a commonly occurring, yet historically poorly understood, mental health concern among post-secondary students. The present study sought to identify the current knowledge needs of university stakeholders to inform training efforts around effective NSSI response and student support on university campuses.…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Injuries, College Students, Training
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Samways, Beverley – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2013) Guidance on Self-Harm states that professionals supporting people who self-harm should demonstrate compassion, respect and dignity. This literature review examines the evidence for professionals' attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities who self-harm. Method:…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Self Destructive Behavior, Professional Personnel, Attitudes
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Barbour, Laura; Correa, Nikki; Sallee, Emily – Journal of School Counseling, 2021
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as intentional self-inflicted damage to the surface of the body without suicidal intent. Research shows that approximately 15% of adolescents engage in NSSI behaviors, necessitating school counselors with the knowledge and skills to respond systemically and systematically. Five functions of NSSI have been…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, School Counselors, Knowledge Level, Counselor Client Relationship
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Amanda Simundic; Lisa Van Hove; Imke Baetens; Elana Bloom; Nancy Heath – Psychology in the Schools, 2024
Previous research suggests that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI; the intentional destruction of bodily tissue without suicidal intent) occurs among elementary-aged children. However, it remains unclear to what extent elementary school educators encounter NSSI among students and how they respond. Therefore, this study investigated cross-national…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers
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Glennon, Sara D.; Viola, Shannon B.; Blakely, Alane O. – Psychology in the Schools, 2020
Rates of students engaging in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) are rising and additional supports in the schools are needed (Nock, 2010, "Ann Rev Clin Psychol," 6, 339-363; Stargell et al., 2017, "Prof Sch Couns," 21, 37-46). School psychologists, school counselors, and school nurses are key personnel in responding to…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Self Destructive Behavior, School Psychologists, School Counselors
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Angela Pharris; Julie Miller-Cribbs; Jedediah Bragg; Bonni Goodwin; Chan M. Hellman – Journal of Youth Development, 2022
Camp has proven to be an effective positive youth development strategy for children and youth who experience trauma and adversity. However, training camp counselors who are prepared to meet the needs of trauma-exposed youth in these settings are less understood. This pilot evaluation study provides the results of a social simulation-based training…
Descriptors: Camps, Youth Programs, Counselor Training, Simulation
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Groschwitz, Rebecca; Munz, Lara; Straub, Joana; Bohnacker, Isabelle; Plener, Paul L. – School Psychology Quarterly, 2017
Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidality are common among adolescents. School staff are often the first adults to be confronted with those behaviors. However, previous studies have shown a lack of knowledge and confidence in dealing with self-harming behaviors. Objectives of this study were to evaluate a workshop on NSSI and suicidality in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Self Destructive Behavior, Intervention, Workshops