Auteur : Nixon, Mary K. / Heath, Nancy L.

Maison d'édition : Routledge

Date de publication : 2009

Collation : xxvi, 339 p.

ISBN : 9780415957250

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Introduction to nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents
Section I : Background information : who self-injures and why?
2. Self-injury today : review of population and clinical studies in adolescents -- 3. Functions of adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury
Section II : Etiology of self-injury
4. Psychosocial risk and protective factors -- 5. Nonsuicidal self-injury and co-occurence -- 6. Neurobiological perspective on self-injury
Section III : Effective practice for self-injury in youth
Section IIIA : Assessment of nonsuicidal self-injury
7. Measurement of nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents -- 8. Assessment of nonsuicidal self-injury in youth
Section IIIB : Intervention and prevention issues
9. Intervention and prevention in the community -- 10. Nonsuicidal self-injury in the schools : prevention and intervention -- 11. Psychosocial interventions for adolescents -- 12. Working with families and adolescents with NSSI -- 13. Adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury in a inpatient setting -- 14. Use of medication in the treatment of nonsuicidal self-injury in youth -- 15. Resource guide for working with youth -- 16. Concluding comments from the editors

Résumé : This edited volume features evidence-based reviews and practical approaches for the professional in the hospital, clinic, community and school, with case examples throughout. Divided into five major sections, the book offers background historical and cultural information, discussion of self-injury etiology, assessment and intervention/prevention issues, and relevant resources for those working with youths who self-injure.

Mots-clés : Adolescents - Psychothérapie / Automutilation

Cote : WM 165 N736s 2009