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Maria de Jesus Candeias; Pedro J. Rosa; Maria Gouveia-Pereira – School Mental Health, 2025
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the prevalence of deliberate self-harm (DSH) among adolescents, which has led to the recognition of this issue as a significant public health challenge. However, school-based prevention programmes for DSH remain scarce. This study aimed to develop, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Program Development, Prevention, Intervention
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Hilary L. DeShong; Courtney K. Mason; Kren Kelley; Sharon M. Nelson; Chandler McDaniel – Journal of American College Health, 2024
Objective: The current study evaluated frequency of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and associated maladaptive traits between three time periods: pre-pandemic, early pandemic, and later pandemic. Participants: Two college student samples (n = 362; n = 337) were collected via two online studies. Method: Participants completed measures assessing…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Personality Traits, Self Destructive Behavior, Correlation
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Caroline L. Roberts; Ashleigh H. Avina; Frank J. Symons – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: There is evidence of a gap between individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who need treatment for self-injurious behavior (SIB) and those who receive treatment. The purpose of this study (n = 15) was to begin to understand the treatment gap from the perspective of family caregivers. Methods: In…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Family Role, Caregivers, Developmental Disabilities
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Thomas K. Franzmann; Tyler L. Renshaw – Journal of Applied School Psychology, 2025
This article presents a structured blueprint for school psychologists to assess and intervene in cases of automatically maintained self-injurious behavior (SIB) while adhering to the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) mandate. We outline a six-step process for conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) of automatically maintained SIB,…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, School Psychologists, Student Behavior, Educational Legislation
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Songül Derin; Idil Altintas; Saliha B. Selman – Journal of Attention Disorders, 2025
Objective: Previous studies have linked ADHD with self-harm, but the processes underlying this association are not fully understood. This research aims to investigate the role of sleep disturbances as a potential pathway between ADHD diagnosis and self-harm behaviors. Materials and Methods: The study included 90 youth aged between 11 and 18 years,…
Descriptors: Sleep, Self Destructive Behavior, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Clinical Diagnosis
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Alison Fong; Robin Friedlander; Anamaria Richardson; Katie Allen; Qian Zhang – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
Objective: This study aims to delineate the characteristics of severe self-injurious behaviors (SIB) in a cohort of children with autism and unspecified intellectual developmental disorder (UIDD) (intellectual disability) and examine potential risk factors for developing SIB. Methods: A retrospective chart review studied characteristics of severe…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities