Search Results

16th Annual International Conference | 2021 | Online | June 23rd - 25th June Program Download the Abstract Book View all conference content here In 2021, we held our ISSS Conference online. Over 3 days we hosted a range of live and pre-recorded material, including: keynote addresses by our Inaugural Invited Fellows, Prof. Jennifer Muehlenkamp and Dr. Barent Walsh keynote address from our 2021 Rising Star, Dr. Sarah Victor a symposium from students and early career researchers in our Collaborative Research Program a roundtable discussion with individuals with lived experience of NSSI networking opportunities to connect people across the globe

Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life Collaboration / Special Interest Groups / Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life Advancing Tangible Benefits Latest Outputs Check out the latest outputs from the Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life SIG. Item Title Item Title Item Title Describe the item and include any relevant details. Click to edit the text. Describe the item and include any relevant details. Click to edit the text. Describe the item and include any relevant details. Click to edit the text. Output Type Title Authors Download Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Join SIDL Join SIDL to connect with individuals passionate about improving the lives of individuals who have self-injured and their supporters. You'll gain access to members-only content, including xyz... Enter your email here Sign Up Thanks for submitting!

Local Chapters Collaboration / Local Chapters Local Collaborations with a Mission The ISSS Local Chapters is a new collaboration initiative fostering local connections within our international organization. The goal of these chapters is to facilitate local collaboration on research, clinical practice, reflection, and advocacy. Through these Chapters, we aim to promote innovation and impact through diverse connections that lead to improvements in the lives of those who have lived/living experience of self-injury. Below you can find active ISSS Local Chapters. If you don't see one in your area, consider starting one! Head to our contact form to let us know you are interested. Location Lead Contact Scandinavia Philip Ulstrup Hartvig phart@regionsjaelland.dk

Supports Resources / Supports Seeking Support is Self-Care There are a range of supports are available for individuals with lived experience of self-injury and for those who care about /for individuals who self-injure. We have put together a list of possible supports, including printable resource sheets, and links to organisations, advocacy and support groups, books, podcasts, and education. We acknowledge that people have different needs and find benefit in different types of suppo rt. The resources linked below include international charities, not-for-profit groups, work created by or in collaboration with ISSS members, registered charities, an d other resources and online spaces that may be helpful, interesting, or thought provoking. Note. While we have given each page a brief evaluation for appropriateness, the linked pages are not officially "endorsed" by ISSS and they may not be applicable to everyone. Support Type Title URL Education International Consortium on Self-Injury in Schools https://icsesgroup.org/ Online Support Self-Injury Outreach and Support https://sioutreach.org/ Education Shedding Light on Self-Injury https://www.self-injury.org.au/resource Advocacy To Write Love on Her Arms https://twloha.com/ Advocacy The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Advocacy Live Through This http://livethroughthis.org/ Podcast The Psychology of Self-Injury https://the-psychology-of-self-injury.simplecast.com/ Podcast Suicide 'n' Stuff https://suicide-n-stuff.com/ Podcast Before You Kill Yourself https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-you-kill-yourself/id1446501856 Podcast Psychodrama https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psychodrama/id1504002821 Book Healing Self-Injury: A Compassionate Guide https://global.oup.com/academic/product/healing-self-injury-9780199391608?cc=us&lang=en& Online Support With Help Comes Hope http://lifelineforattemptsurvivors.org/ Online Support Now Matters Now https://www.nowmattersnow.org/ Online Support Self-Injury Recovery and Awareness https://www.thesira.org/

Contact Us Home / About / Contact Us Get in touch Please note that this contact form is for general inquiries only. While we offer information and resources about self-injury, ISSS is unable to provide crisis support, clinical services, or treatment. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or needs urgent help, please contact local emergency mental health services in your area. You can find a list of suggested services at https://www.helpguide.org/find-help First Name Last Name Email What is your message about? * Required Membership Conference Advocacy Research Clinical Publication Other Message Subscribe to the newsletter Send Sent! We'll be in touch soon :)

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

Who We Are Home / About It is a direct expression of thusness or this-moment-as-it-is - Seo, 2007 "Enso" is a Japanese word meaning circular form and is a symbol from Zen Buddhism that represents enlightenment, strength, connection, and imperfection (Seo, 2007). The enso was chosen as the symbol for ISSS because it reflects the imperfect, cyclical nature of life. Our Mission The mission of the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) and its members is to promote the understanding, prevention, and treatment of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and foster well-being among those with lived NSSI experience and those impacted by NSSI. To accomplish these aims, ISSS focuses its efforts on the following goals: Research Conduct and disseminate state-of-the art research to advance the understanding, assessment, treatment, and prevention of NSSI. Care & Support Develop, evaluate, and promote, and provide evidence-based care to advance clinical understanding of NSSI and its treatment across diverse settings. Outreach Engage in public outreach to improve knowledge of evidence-based prevention, assessment, and treatment options for NSSI. Connection Enhance networking, collaboration, and resource sharing among all stakeholders with an interest in improving the lives of people who engage in NSSI. Membership in ISSS is open to researchers, clinicians, students, people with lived experience with NSSI, advocates, and other stakeholders with an interest in improving the lives of people who engage in NSSI. Executive Board Open Positions Ready to join our leadership team? Click on each position to learn more and apply! Treasurer The Treasurer fulfils a crucial administrative role and is responsible for the receipt, custody, and disbursement of all funds and securities of ISSS. They are also responsible for all financial and security related records and communications. Representative at Large: Membership The Rep. at Large (Membership) ensures the growth, satisfaction, and active involvement of ISSS members. Through collaboration and outreach, the Membership RAL fosters and maintains a vibrant, engaged, and expanding community of members. Representative at Large: Social Media The Rep. at Large (Social Media) is responsible for the online presence of ISSS, promoting its mission, activities, and initiatives to stakeholders through consistent and creative engagement across social media platforms. Student Representative Student Representatives are critical members of the ISSS Executive Board. They serve as a liaison between student Members and the Board, advocating for student interests and cultivating community and connection among the student body. Meet the Leadership ISSS is led by a team of experts in the field and comprises researchers, clinicians, students, advocates, and most importantly, individuals with lived experience of self-injury. All members of the Executive Board are democratically elected by the ISSS Membership, with positions holding varying terms. Find open appointments and meet the team below! A/Prof. Nicholas Westers President Dr. Karl Tooher Secretary-Elect Jason Washburn, PhD Founding Treasurer Professor Stephen Lewis Chair of Strategic Planning Ruth Tatnell, PhD International Member at Large Professor Marc Wilson International Member at Large Brooke Ammermann, PhD Representative at Large Kaylee Kruzan, PhD Representative at Large Greg Lengel, PhD Chair of Media & Communications Michelle Hiner, MS Webmaster Michaela Ahrenholtz, MS Student Representative Professor Imke Baetens Past President Elizabeth Lloyd-Richardson, PhD Past President Our History From list-serve to leaders The International Society for the Study of Self-Injury was esta blished in 2006 by a group of passionate and curious researchers led by Janis Whitlo ck and Nancy Heath. Today, ISSS boasts more than100 members dedicated to our mission. Learn more below about how ISSS came to be the leading international organisation for the study of self-injury. Pre-ISSS In January of 2005, a year before the first ISSS meeting, the findings of the Adolescent Mental Health Initiative were disseminated in a book titled, Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders: What We Know and What We Don’t Know . Although intended to summarize the state of the field in adolescent mental health disorders, the volume included no more than half of a page on nonsuicidal self-Injury (NSSI). The absence of NSSI in this volume largely r eflected its nominal presence in academic journals prior to this point. Despite its absence in the literature however, its growing presence in clinical and non-clinical settings had begun to command the attention of a small but increasing group of scholars from diverse disciplines. Although acquainted with each others’ work, there were few forums through which these scholars regularly, if ever, came together as a group. The First Meeting In response to this growing gap between the literature and field experience, Nancy Heath’s Research Team at McGill University initiated a list-serve for professionals interested in the study of self-injury. This was a means of encouraging communication among NSSI scholars within and outside of the US. Shortly after this, in 2006, Janis Whitlock and several colleagues from Cornell University invited a small group of NSSI researchers and treatment specialists to attend a meeting devoted to discussion of what we knew, what we needed to know, and strategies for building a larger field of research and collaboration. The opportunity for exchange created by the gathering was well received and very productive. By the end of the second day, the group had identified a name for the association and plans for continuing ISSS were set. By the group’s second meeting the following year, hosted by Nancy Heath at McGill, over 20 new collaborations had been formed and the group’s membership had swelled considerably. During the third year’s meeting, hosted by Matt Nock at Harvard University, the group collectively decided to begin the process of developing a formal charter and membership. By the fifth year, hosted by David Klonsky at Stony Brook University, we had appointed our first round of officers. The Organisation Today Today, we comprise over 100 members and are in our 17th year of research, care, outreach, and connection. ISSS hosts vibrant and intellectually stimulating annual meetings and fosters meaningful and productive collaborations. Although ISSS continues to expand, our commitment to improving the field of NSSI remains unchanged. Be part of an organisation dedicated to improving wellbeing and reducing stigma, join u s today .

Two paragraph summary Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life Dr Glenn Kiekens Two paragraph summary Previous Next Featured Member Home / Special Interest Groups / Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life / Member Spotlights Question Answer

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. 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

Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life Collaboration / Special Interest Groups / Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life Advancing Tangible Benefits The Consortium for Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life (SIDL) is an interdisciplinary and international group of researchers, clinicians, and advocates who aim to build expertise and capacity to better understand, predict, and prevent key NSSI outcomes as they are experienced in individuals' everyday lives. Our Mission Promote person-centered care and the development and implementation of personalized prevention and novel digital interventions in the treatment of NSSI. Better understand the short-term course of NSSI thoughts, urges, and behaviors in daily life, the individual risk and protective factors, and the relationship with long-term change. Consider the responsibilities of studying NSSI in daily life and provide guidance to stakeholders across different cultural and intersectional contexts. Discover More NSSI occurs in interaction with real-world contexts and therefore is best understood in the natural environment . However, studying self-injury in people's daily lives can be challenging. To tackle this challenge, ISSS established a Consortium for Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life at the annual society meeting in 2019. We aim to build expertise and capacity to better understand, predict, and prevent key NSSI outcomes as they are experienced in individuals' everyday lives. Our group consists of graduate students, early-career, mid-career, and senior researchers committed to producing high-quality, ambitious, and scientifically rigorous work, which seeks to develop tangible benefits for people who self-injure. Making use of advances in real-time monitoring (also called experience sampling or ecological momentary assessment) and intensive longitudinal methods, we believe that research on NSSI in everyday life will advance more rapidly when all stakeholders' interests (i.e., individuals with lived experience, their families, researchers, and clinicians) are considered. NSSI is a behavior that occurs in interction with real-world context and therefore is best understood in the natural environment. To tackle this challenge, ISSS established a Consortium for Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life at the annual society meeting in 2019. Representative/s of Research on Self-Injury in Daily Life Glenn Kiekens | Brooke Ammerman glenn.kiekens@kuleuven.be | bammerm1@nd.edu

Collaborative Research Program Home / Collaborative Research Program / 2024 Current Projects The 2024-25 cycle of the ISSS Collaborative Research Program (CRP) is now open for applicants! The ISSS CRP provides an opportunity for doctoral students and early career researchers (less than 5 years post PhD) to work with a leading NSSI researcher, who is not their supervisor, on a dedicated research project. Available CRP opportunities are listed below. Apply Now Proximal mechanisms of NSSI predicting suicide thoughts and behaviors Mentored by: Jennifer Muehlenkamp Read More NSSI and other life-threatening behaviours among adolescents in China Mentored by: Moye Xin Read More Validation of a novel Future Imagery Scale and exploration in a sample of YP with and without NSSI Mentored by: Martina Di Simplicio Read More Characteristics of nonsuicidal self-injury disorder in youth and psychometric evaluation of the Clinician-Administered Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder Index Mentored by: Johan Bjureberg Read More Using real-time monitoring to study social interactions and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) cognitions and behaviors among individuals seeking care Mentored by: Glenn Kiekens and Laurence Claes Read More

Conferences Conferences Our Annual Conference Each year, ISSS hosts their Annual Conference, inviting members and other stakeholders interested in the study of self-injury to meet for two days of sharing, discussion, and collaboration. Find out more about the upcoming conference and past conferences below. 21ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE Stockholm, Sweden JUNE 25-26, 2026 The Application Portal is Now Open! SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT HERE 21st Annual Conference | Stockholm, Sweden More 2026 20th Annual Conference | Wellington, Aotearoa More 2025 19th Annual Conference | Toronto, Canada More 2024 18th Annual Conference | Vienna, Austria More 2023 17th Annual Conference | Online More 2022 16th Annual Conference | Online More 2021 15th Annual Conference | Online More 2020 14th Annual Conference | Orlando, Florida More 2019 13th Annual Conference | Brussels, Belgium More 2018