Self-Injury in Educational Settings Collaboration / Special Interest Groups / Self-Injury in Educational Settings Empowering Students and Educators ICSES is an interdisciplinary and international research group focused on prevention and intervention in educational settings. https://icsesgroup.org Our Mission Better understand the individual and contextual factors that underlie NSSI in educational settings to inform effective prevention and intervention. Develop and disseminate internationally relevant, evidence-based resources and guidance for students, educators, and families. Foster international and interdisciplinary collaborations to bring together expert knowledge, improving access to resources, support, and guidance. Discover More Adolescence and emerging adulthood are particularly turbulent periods of human development; understanding how NSSI is initiated and maintained, and how resilience is built throughout this period is crucial to the development of successful prevention and intervention initiatives. Yet, the high rate of NSSI among students in schools and colleges poses unique challenges within these educational settings. These include (but are not limited to): How to support students who self-injure, and the friends they confide in Information provision and gatekeeper training for staff, students, and parents Determining how staff in education settings, parents, and young people can work together to address NSSI in the educational environment Developing effective referral pathways Legal and ethical issues relating to confidentiality and duty of care How to talk safely about NSSI within educational settings How to minimize associated risk factors/consequences including deteriorating academic performance, being bullied, and poor social connectedness How to prevent NSSI and develop effective early intervention ICSES aims to tackle these challenges, and others related to the educational environment, through a dedicated, interdisciplinary and international research program. Representative/s of Self-Injury in Educational Settings Gabrielle Lucchese-Lavecchia | Isabelle Hau gabby0024@rogers.com | ihau@uoguelph.ca

Scandinavia Home / Collaboration / Local Chapters / Scandinavia Unifying NSSI-research Velkommen til den danske afdeling af the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS). Her vil du finde et overblik over fremtidige og tidligere nationale konferencer, kurser og netværker relateret til selvskade. Derudover vil der her på hjemmesiden fremgå, hvem der fra Danmark er en del af ISSS, samt hvordan man melder sig ind i ISSS. Welcome to the Danish chapter of ISSS. Here you will find an overview of upcoming and past national conferences, courses, and networks related to self-injury. Additionally, on this website, you will be able to see who from Denmark is part of ISSS, as well as how to become a member of ISSS. Upcoming Events View More Member List View More Get Involved! View More

Kaylee Kruzan, PhD, from Northwestern University in Chicago shares about digital apps and online interventions for self-injury and self-harm. Season 2 | Episode 29 Podcast/ Season 2 | Episode 29 Digital Interventions for Self-Harm Sep 30, 2022 with Dr. Kaylee Kruzan Digital Interventions for Self-Harm with Dr. Kaylee Kruzan 00:00 / 01:04 What digital interventions exist for addressing nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)? And do they and peer-support apps help in reducing NSSI urges and behaviors? What do individuals with lived experience of self-injury say that they look for in app-based technology to address self-injury? In this episode, Dr. Kruzan from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine shares about what her research has revealed and discusses the potential utility of Virtual Reality in the treatment of self-injury and self-harm. Learn more about Dr. Kruzan and her research at https://www.kayleekruzan.com/ , and follow her on Twitter at @KayleeKruzan . Below is some of her research referenced in this episode: Kruzan, K. P., Whitlock, J., & Bazarova, N. N. (2021). Examining the relationship between the use of a mobile peer-support app and self-Injury outcomes: Longitudinal mixed methods study . JMIR Mental Health, 8 (1), e21854. Kruzan, K. P., & Whitlock, J. (2022). Digital media, suicide, and self-injury . In J. Nesi, E. H. Telzer, & M. J. Prinstein (Eds.), Handbook of adolescent digital media use and mental health (pp. 338-362). Cambridge University Press. Kruzan, K. P., Mohr, D., & Reddy, M. (2022). How technologies can support self-Injury self-management: Perspectives of young adults with lived experience of nonsuicidal self-injury . Frontiers in Digital Health, 4 , 913599. Kruzan, K. P., Bazarova, N. N., & Whitlock (2021). Investigating self-injury support solicitations and responses on a mobile peer support application . Proceedings of the 2020 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, 5 , 1-14. Kruzan, K. P., & Whitlock, J. L. (in press). Digital interventions for nonsuicidal self-injury. In E. E. Lloyd-Richardson, I. Baetens & J. Whitlock (Eds.), The handbook of nonsuicidal self-injury . Oxford University Press. Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS). The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their " Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts " and by Welp Magazine in their " 20 Best Injury Podcasts ." Previous Next

Penelope Hasking, PhD, from Curtin University in Australia and current President of the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) discusses how the words we use to describe self-injury and those who engage in the behavior may either foster empathy and help-seeking or further stigmatize those who self-injure and self-harm. Season 1 | Episode 4 Podcast/ Season 1 | Episode 4 Self-Injury Stigma and Language Jan 15, 2021 with Dr. Penelope Hasking Self-Injury Stigma and Language with Dr. Penelope Hasking 00:00 / 01:04 What are common ways we talk about self-injury or self-harm that may inadvertently perpetuate stigma about the behavior and those who engage in it? In this episode, Dr. Hasking offers a unique way of thinking about words like "contagious" and "recovery." She also provides insights into the pros and cons of including a Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder as a potential formal diagnosis in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). Learn more about self-injury and Dr. Hasking's work at Shedding Light on Self-Injury ( https://www.self-injury.org.au/ ). Below are links to some of her research referenced in this episode: Cutting words: A commentary on language and stigma in the context of nonsuicidal self-injury Self-injury recovery: A person-centered framework Stigma and nonsuicidal self-injury: Application of a conceptual framework Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram and Twitter (@DocWesters). To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and Twitter (@ITripleS). Previous Next

Home / Awards / Invited Fellow / Dr. Jason J. Washburn Dr. Jason J. Washburn Previous Dr. Jason J. Washburn is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (United States). His work spans self-injury, suicide prevention, and adolescent mental health, with a focus on the development of reliable assessment tools and evidence-based treatments. As a clinician, Dr. Washburn brings science and practice together, ensuring that research findings directly inform patient care. He has served in numerous leadership roles advancing child and adolescent psychiatry and psychology. Colleagues and students alike admire his analytical clarity, his deep compassion for youth in crisis, and his tireless commitment to bridging research and real-world impact. Next ISSS Fellow | 2024

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Vienna, Austria 2023 Conferences / 18th Annual Conference | Vienna, Austria 24th - 25th June, 2023 In 2023, we hosted our 18th Annual International Conference in Vienna, Austria. Conference Schedule Information for Presenters Details Register for the conference Additional registration information NOTE: If you are from a low or low-middle income nation , please email ISSS2026@akademikonferens.se for a 20% discount. In 2023, we hosted our 18th Annual International Conference in Vienna, Austria. Our first in-person meeting for three years, it was a splendid week of Viennese sights, reconnection, and reinvigorated passion for research, support, and advocacy. Program ISSS 2023 Conference Program .pdf Download PDF • 427KB Abstract Book ISSS 2023 Conference Abstract Book .pdf Download PDF • 1.59MB Presentation Slides Invited Fellow, Prof. Laurence Claes ISSS 2023 Conference Invited Fellows Slides - LC .pdf Download PDF • 10.63MB

Home / Awards / Invited Fellow / Dr. Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp Dr. Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp Previous Dr. Jennifer J. Muehlenkamp is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire (United States), where she is known to collaborate with almost anyone. As the first to formally propose that NSSI is a phenomenon deserving of clinical and research attention in its own right, Jennifer has had a great and long-lasting impact on the field. Her research focuses on the development, functions, and prevention of NSSI, as well as the roles of stigma, body image, and identity in emotional well-being. Dr. Muehlenkamp’s work has been instrumental in developing validated assessment tools and community-based prevention programs that reach students, educators, and clinicians. Beyond her research, she is an inspiring teacher and mentor known for her compassion, thoughtfulness, and dedication to bridging the gap between science and the lived realities of distress and recovery. A founding member of ISSS, Jennifer is encouraging and innovating, and she represents the kind of academic many of us aspire to be. Next ISSS Fellow | 2021

Home / Awards / Invited Fellow / Dr. James J. Gross Dr. James J. Gross Previous Dr. James J. Gross is the Ernest R. Hilgard Professor of Psychology at Stanford University (United States), where he directs the Stanford Center for Affective Science and the Stanford Psychophysiology Laboratory . A pioneer in emotion regulation, he has published over 650 works cited more than 250,000 times, shaping research across psychology and neuroscience. Dr. Gross is also an award-winning teacher and mentor, recognized with Stanford’s highest teaching honor, multiple mentoring awards, and national mentorship prizes. He has received research honors from the APA, the Society for Psychophysiological Research, the Social and Affective Neuroscience Society, and the Grawemeyer Award, as well as honorary doctorates from institutions in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Hong Kong. He is co-founding President of the Society for Affective Science, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of Affective Science , and a Fellow of multiple leading scientific organizations. Known for his intellectual rigor and transformative impact, Dr. Gross continues to advance the science of emotion while inspiring students, colleagues, and the global research community. Next ISSS Fellow | 2026

Brussels, Belgium 2018 Conferences / 13th Annual Conference | Brussels, Belgium June, 2018 In 2018, we hosted our 13th Annual International Conference in Brussels, Belgium. Conference Schedule Information for Presenters Details Register for the conference Additional registration information NOTE: If you are from a low or low-middle income nation , please email ISSS2026@akademikonferens.se for a 20% discount. Conference Program ISSS 2018 Conference Program .pdf Download PDF • 1.18MB

About Self-Injury What are the Impacts of Self-Injury? Resources / About Self-Injury / What are the Impacts of Self-Injury? "In the short and long term" Self-injury can have varied short- and long-term impacts on individuals, as well as their friends, partners, and families. Short-term In the short-term, many people report that they feel a sense of calm or relief right after they self-injure. However, some people also feel guilty or ashamed and may worry that others will judge them if they found out. Understandably, this can contribute to feelings of anxiety, shame, and isolation. These feelings can also make it hard to reach out for help. In addition to the emotional impacts, physical impacts include injury to the body that may are may not need medical intervention. Some methods of self-injury carry more risk than others when it comes to injuring more severely than intended. Proper wound care is essential to ensure that injuries do not become infected or cause death. Long-term Over the long-term, people who engage in self-injury may report worsening depression or anxiety, physical consequences such as scarring, and difficulties in their close relationships. Parents and caregivers, teachers, and mental health professionals often feel frightened or confused when they find out a young person is engaging in self-injury. Although self-injury is often associated with emotional and social strain, some studies show that the process of addressing, and healing from, self-injury can bring some relationships closer and enhance self-understanding, especially when the person feels well-supported.

Home / Awards / Invited Fellow / Dr. Nancy L. Heath Dr. Nancy L. Heath Previous Dr. Nancy L. Heath is a Professor of Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University (Canada). Her research examines resilience, emotion regulation, and self-injury in adolescents and young adults, with a focus on the school context. Dr. Heath has been a leader in promoting supportive educational environments for students coping with mental health challenges, emphasizing prevention, early intervention, and destigmatization. Her work bridges psychology and education, helping teachers, counselors, and peers respond with understanding and care. As a founding member of ISSS, Dr. Heath is deeply valued for her compassionate leadership, her mentorship of young researchers, and her steadfast advocacy for youth mental health. Next ISSS Fellow | 2023