Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the intentional damage to bodily tissues without the intent to the die. NSSI research is necessary because long term NSSI is linked to increased suicidal ideation. Previous literature ...

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), the deliberate, self-inflicted damage to bodily tissue without the intent to die, continues to be problematic among college students.15% to 35% of college students engage in NSSI at least ...

Individuals who identify as a sexual and/or gender minority (SGM) report significantly higher rates of suicide ideation than heterosexuals and cis-gendered individuals. Identifying factors that may lead to, or protect ...

People who engage in NSSI have been found to endure physical pain for larger quantities of time compared to those who do not self-injure, and this endurance has been associated with increased engagement in NSSI behavior. ...

Anxiety has shown strong associations with suicidal ideation and attempts; yet many who experience anxiety do not develop suicidal ideation. A factor that may impact this relationship is body regard. Low body regard is ...

Recent research reports an increase in the prevalence of self-injury (NSSI) among adolescents during the pandemic, jumping from 17% to 28% in 2021. The reasons for this needed exploration. Social support acts as a protective ...

Emergency department (ED) visits related to suicide continue to increase, and ED nurses are said to be on the “front lines” of suicide prevention. Yet, many nurses do not receive adequate training to care for suicidal ...