TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Description
1.1 Terminology
1.2 Definition
Conceptually distinct behaviors . A Behavior or a Diagnosis?
1.3 Epidemiology
Rates . Sex Differences . Ethnicity . Summary
1.4 Course and Prognosis
Longitudinal Studies . Cross-sectional Studies . Summary
1.5 Differential Diagnosis
Suicidality . Borderline Personality Disorder . Other behaviors and diagnoses
1.6 Comorbidities
Borderline Personality Disorder . Psychiatric Illness . Concomitant Personality Factors . [.]
1.7 Assessment
Assessor's Demeanor . Domains of Interest . Assessment Instruments
2. Theories and Models of the Disorder
2.1 Psychological
Emotion Dysregulation . Self-Derogation
2.2 Social
Social Deficits . Social Transmission . Social Functions
2.3 Biological
Endogenous Opioids . Serotonin . Other Biological Factors
2.4 Psychodynamic
3. Diagnosis and Treatment Implications
3.1 Differentiating experimental NSSI from clinically severe NSSI
3.2 Level of Treatment
3.3 Target of Treatment
4. Treatment
4.1 Research Review
4.2 Methods of Treatment
Functional Assessment . Motivational Interviewing . Emotion Regulation . Problem Solving . [.]
4.3 Mechanisms of Action
4.4 Efficacy and Prognosis
4.5 Variations and Combinations of Methods
Combining Methods . Group Treatment
4.6 Problems in Carrying Out Treatment
Managing Therapist Reactions to NSSI . Rapport and Trust Around a Sensitive Behavior . [.]
4.7 Multicultural Issues
5. Case Vignettes
5.1 Case Vignette 1 - Amber
5.2 Case Vignette 2 - James
6. Further Reading
7. References
8. Appendix: Tools and Resources