Interested in learning more about NSSI in general?
Lloyd-Richardson, E. E., Baetens, I., & Whitlock, J. L. (2024). The Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (Eds.). Oxford University Press.
"The Oxford Handbook of Nonsuicidal Self-Injury, a comprehensive and authoritative volume, brings together cutting-edge research and perspectives from leading experts in the field of self-injury. Chapters explore diverse populations affected by NSSI, including adolescents, (young) adults, and marginalized communities, illuminating the unique challenges they face and the approaches required for effective support and intervention."
Favazza, A. (1996). Bodies under siege: Self-mutilation and body modification in culture and psychiatry. John Hopkins University Press.
"With the publication of Bodies Under Siege, a book described in the New York Times Magazine (July 17, 1997) as "the first to comprehensively explore self-mutilation," Dr. Armando Favazza has pioneered the study of the behavior as significant and meaningful unto itself."
Nock, M. (2009). Understanding nonsuicidal self-injury: Origins, assessment, and treatment (Ed.). American Psychological Association.
"Editor Matthew K. Nock has compiled the first comprehensive overview of NSSI written by leading theorists, researchers, and clinicians in the field. Drawing upon the historical, biological, cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal literature, the contributors help to provide answers to some key questions."
Are you a parent who wants to read more about NSSI?
Martin, G., Hasking, P., Swannell, S., McAllister, M., & Kay, T. (2013). Seeking solutions to self-injury: A guide for young people (2nd Ed.). Centre for Suicide Prevention, The University of Queensland.
"This booklet explains self-injury and provides some useful tips and resources for parents and family members."
PDF file: Seeking solutions to self-injury: A guide for young people
Whitlock, J., & Lloyd-Richardson, E. (2019). Healing self-injury: A compassionate guide for parents and other loved ones. Oxford University Press.
"Parents who uncover this alarming behavior are gripped by uncertainty and flooded with questions--why is my child doing this? Is this a suicide attempt? What did I do wrong? What can I do to stop it? And yet basic educational resources for parents with self-injuring children are sorely lacking.Healing Self-Injury provides desperately-needed guidance to parents and others who love a young person struggling with self-injury."
Are you a school worker who wants to read more about NSSI?
Berger, E., Hasking, P., & Reupert, A. (2014). Knowledge and experiences of school staff towards student self-Injury. Monash University.
"The aims of this project were to investigate the knowledge, attitudes and training needs of pre-service teachers and school staff towards self-injury, and their confidence to respond to the behaviour. We hope results of this project will inform the development of targeted education and training tools to better equip school staff to identify at risk youth, and provide early intervention and referral, and thus improve wellbeing among students who selfinjure and confidence of staff."
PDF file: Knowledge and experiences of school staff towards student self-injury
Juhnke, G., Granello, P., & Haag Granello, D. (2010). Suicide, self-injury, and violence in the schools: Assessment, prevention, and intervention strategies. John Wiley & Sons.
"Filled with mini-case vignettes, as well as checklists for school personnel to use, this timely reference supports school professionals in devising the very best prevention, intervention, and post-crisis strategies."
Martin, G., Hasking, P., Swannell, S., Lee, M., McAllister, M., & Greisbach, K. (2013). Seeking solutions to self-injury: A guide for school staff (2nd Ed.). Centre for Suicide Prevention, The University of Queensland.
"In preparing this guide we consulted families, health care professionals, school staff and parents of young people who self‐injure, as well as the young people themselves. This guide was developed to help school staff understand self‐injury, and find some effective ways to intervene, whatever your role in the school."
PDF file: Seeking solutions to self-injury A guide for school staff
Miller, D., & Brock, S. (2011). Identifying, assessing, and treating self-injury at school: Developmental psychopathology at school. Springer Publishing.
"Identifying, Assessing, and Treating Self-Injury at School offers a solid foundation for school psychologists and allied educational professionals to understand students with NSSI and address their complex needs."
S.A.F.E. Alternatives (2008). Self-injury: A manual for school professionals. Virgin Ink Press.
Are you a young person who wants to read more about NSSI?
Baetens, I., & Claes, L. (2017). Zie me niet. Omgaan met zelfverwondend gedrag thuis en op school [in Dutch]. Acco.
"In Zie me niet vertalen auteurs Imke Baetens en Laurence Claes de meest recente wetenschappelijke bevindingen naar bruikbare ideeën en suggesties voor al wie met zelfverwonding geconfronteerd wordt. Dit boek geeft hun een helder inzicht in zelfverwondend gedrag, in wat erachter schuilt en in hoe je er het best mee omgaat."
Conterio, K., Lader, W., & Bloom, J. (1998). Bodily harm: The breakthrough healing program for self-injurers. Hyperion.
"Bodily Harm offers a course of treatment based on years of experience and extensive clinical research; as well as compassion, advice, and hope for the afflicted and their loved ones."
Shapiro, L. (2008). Stopping the pain: A workbook for teens who cut and self-injure. New Harbinger Publications.
"The exercises in Stopping the Pain will help you explore why you self-injure and give you lots of ideas how you can stop. The book will help you learn new skills for dealing with issues in your life, reduce your stress, and reach out to others when you need to."
Are you a mental health professional who wants to read more about NSSI?
Alexian Brothers Behavioural Health Hospital (2014). Self-injury: Simple answers to complex questions. Alexian Brothers Press.
"The Center for Self-Injury Recovery at Alexian Brothers is multidisciplinary and cuts across all continuums of care, from traditional outpatient therapy to inpatient treatment. This book provides comprehensive, authoritative, yet accessible information about nonsuicidal self-injury (referred to simply as “self-injury)."
Claes, L., & Muehlenkamp, J. (Eds.). (2013). Non-suicidal self-injury and eating disorders: Advancements in etiology and treatment. Springer Publishing.
"This book is a rare resource in that it provides cutting-edge information on the interactions between self-injury and disordered eating, empirically informed treatments for the co-occurrence of these behaviors, and specific topics relevant to understanding nuances in the risk factors, treatment, and prevention of both self-injury and eating disorders."
Conterio, K., Lader, W., & Bloom, J. (1998). Bodily harm: The breakthrough healing program for self-injurers. Hyperion.
"Written by the directors of S.A.F.E. (Self Abuse Finally Ends) Alternatives, it clearly defines what cutting is and explains the kinds of emotional trauma that can lead to self-mutilation. Most importantly, Bodily Harm offers a course of treatment based on years of experience and extensive clinical research; as well as compassion, advice, and hope for the afflicted and their loved ones."
D’Onofrio, A. (2007). Adolescent self-injury: A comprehensive guide for counsellors and healthcare professionals. Springer Publishing.
"In this truly comprehensive guide, Dr. D'Onofrio approaches the topic of how first-responders, such as teachers, coaches, social workers, guidance counselors, and campus health counselors, can and do treat adolescent self-injury."
Gratz, K., & Chapman, A. (2009). Freedom from self-harm: Overcoming self-injury with skills from DBT and other treatments. New Harbinger Publications.
"Self-injury can be as addictive as any drug, and the secrecy and shame many sufferers feel about this behavior can keep them feeling trapped. But if you're ready to replace self-harm with a set of healthy coping skills, this compassionate and practical book can help."
Hollander, M. (2008). Helping teens who cut: Understanding and ending self-injury. Guilford Publications.
"Vivid stories illustrate how out-of-control emotions lead some teens to hurt themselves, how DBT can help, and what other approaches can be beneficial. You'll learn practical strategies for talking to teens about self-injury without making it worse, teaching them skills to cope with extreme emotions in a healthier way, finding the right therapist, and helping reduce stress for your whole family."
Klonsky, D., Muehlenkamp, J., Lewis, S., & Walsh, B. (2012). Nonsuicidal self-injury: Advances in psychotherapy evidence-based practice. Hogrefe Publishing.
"This accessible and practical book provides therapists and students with a clear understanding of these key issues, as well as of suitable assessment techniques. It then goes on to delineate research-informed treatment approaches for NSSI."
Martin, G., Swannell, S., Harrison, J., Hazell, P., & Taylor, A. (2010). The Australian National Epidemiological Study of Self-Injury (ANESSI). Centre for Suicide Prevention Studies: Brisbane, Australia.
PDF-file: The Australian National Epidemiological Study of Self-Injury (ANESSI)
Martin, G., Swannell, S., Hasking, P. & McAllister, M. (2014). Seeking Solutions to Self-injury: A Guide for Family Doctors. Centre for Suicide Prevention Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.
"This guide is about understanding self-injury and providing optimal management in General Medical Practice. The guide is for you if you are a Family Doctor (GP, Local Medical Officer or Family Physician) who may see patients seeking care for self-injury; you are confused about why someone would self-injure; you would like to know how a family doctor can best help people who self-injure."
PDF-file: Seeking Solutions to Self-injury A Guide for Family Doctors
Martin, G., Swannell, S., McAllister, M., & Hasking, P. (2014). Seeking Solutions to Self-injury: A Guide for Emergency Staff. Centre for Suicide Prevention Studies, The University of Queensland, Brisbane.
"This guide is about understanding self-injury and managing it in the emergency department context. The guide is for you if you see patients who are seeking care for self-injury; you are confused about why someone would self-injure; you would like to know how emergency staff can best help people who self-injure."
PDF-file: Seeking Solutions to Self-injury A Guide for Emergency Staff
Nixon, M., & Heath, N. (2008). Self-injury in youth: The essential guide to assessment and intervention. Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group.
"This edited volume features evidence-based reviews and practical approaches for the professional in the hospital, clinic, community and school, with case examples throughout."
Nock, M. (Ed.). (2014). The Oxford Handbook of suicide and self-injury. Oxford University Press.
"This volume provides a comprehensive summary of the most important and exciting advances in our understanding of suicide and self-injury and our ability to predict and prevent it."
Sutton, J. (2007). Healing the hurt within: Understanding self-injury and self-harm, and heal the emotional wounds (3rd Ed.). How to Books.
"Skillfully woven together with empathic insight into the lives and minds of those who self-injure, "Healing the Hurt Within" is replete with the latest developments in the field, informative statistical data, instructive diagrams, carefully selected resources, case studies, expert testimonies, and practical self-help activities."
Tantam, D., & Huband, N. (2009). Understanding repeated self-injury: A multidisciplinary approach. Palgrave MacMillan.
"This authoritative and systematic book adopts a holistic approach to the problem of repeated self-injury and the difficult emotions and experiences that it gives rise to."
Walsh, B. (2012). Treating self-injury: A practical guide (2nd Ed.). Guilford Publications.
"Barent Walsh provides current, evidence-based knowledge about the variety and causes of self-injurious behavior, its relationship to suicidality, and how to assess and treat it effectively. Illustrated with detailed case examples, chapters review a wide range of cognitive-behavioral interventions."