an article by Florian Arendt (University of Vienna, Austria), Sebastian Scherr (KU Leuven, Belgium) and Daniel Romer (University of Pennsylvania, USA) published in New Media & Society Volume 21 Issue 11-12 (November 2019)
Abstract
Suicide is a leading cause of death among youth, and media depictions of suicidal behaviour can be a contributing risk factor.
Of interest, Instagram recently received more scholarly attention due to its large number of publicly available, explicit, and graphic depictions of self-harm. Importantly, researchers have hypothesized that exposure to this content could be a risk for self-harm and suicide in vulnerable audiences.
We tested this hypothesis using a two-wave US panel survey among young adults (N = 729).
Analyses indicated that exposure to self-harm on Instagram was associated with suicidal ideation, self-harm, and emotional disturbance even controlling for exposure to other sources with similar content.
As hypothesised, exposure to self-harm on Instagram at the first wave prospectively predicted self-harm and suicidality-related outcomes at the second wave 1 month later.
These findings provide evidence that such exposure can lead to contagion in vulnerable users.
Implications are discussed.
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Tuesday, 19 November 2019
Friday, 9 August 2019
Psychiatric morbidity as a risk factor for hospital inpatients' safety: a cross-sectional study
an article by Roberta Mutti (Teaching Hospital and Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale of Parma, Italy), Francesca Montali (Azienda Azienda USL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Italy), Antonio Ferrari, Antonio Nouvenne, Fulvio Lauretani and Giovanna Campaniello (Teaching Hospital of Parma, Italy) and Carlo Marchesi (University of Parma, Italy) published in International Journal of Risk Assessment and Management Volume 22 Number 2 (2019)
Abstract
Very few studies have shown the relation between psychiatric morbidity and hospital care safety. Some studies emphasise the importance of proper management of care safety for patients treated in psychiatric settings. Therefore, it is of great importance to deeply analyse the psychiatric morbidity impact on the safety of patient care in non-psychiatric settings.
A cross-sectional study has been carried out, based on a simple random sample of N = 941 psychiatric consultations collected over a three-year period (2012-014) representative of N = 4548, sent to the intensive psychiatric hospital service by the wards of a university hospital.
Demographic characteristics and psychiatric morbidity of hospital inpatients are associated with the four main outcomes/events due to the patients' active participation in the care processes (patient fall, patients' departure, suicide attempt or self-harm and acts of violence against professionals).
Abstract
Very few studies have shown the relation between psychiatric morbidity and hospital care safety. Some studies emphasise the importance of proper management of care safety for patients treated in psychiatric settings. Therefore, it is of great importance to deeply analyse the psychiatric morbidity impact on the safety of patient care in non-psychiatric settings.
A cross-sectional study has been carried out, based on a simple random sample of N = 941 psychiatric consultations collected over a three-year period (2012-014) representative of N = 4548, sent to the intensive psychiatric hospital service by the wards of a university hospital.
Demographic characteristics and psychiatric morbidity of hospital inpatients are associated with the four main outcomes/events due to the patients' active participation in the care processes (patient fall, patients' departure, suicide attempt or self-harm and acts of violence against professionals).
Wednesday, 3 October 2018
A Brief Guide to Self-Harm and Unhealed Childhood Trauma
a post by Darius Cikanavicius for the World of Psychology’s ”best of“ blog
Self-harm is a commonly misunderstood psychological phenomenon. Some people believe that those who harm themselves are simply stupid because why else a person would do that. Others think that self-harm is only attention-seeking behavior. Some even call it selfish.
What is self-harm?
Before digging deeper, let’s first define what constitutes self-harm. Self-harmful behavior is a behavioral pattern that results in harm to yourself. A very simple example of that is cutting.
Another, more common form of self-harm is poor self-care. Here, while person is not harming themselves directly or even immediately, the lack of self-loving and self-caring behavior can be incredibly harmful, especially in the long run.
The ultimate form of self-harm is suicide. Here, the person’s pain is too great and they see no hope that it can ever get better.
Continue reading
Makes a lot of sense.
Self-harm is a commonly misunderstood psychological phenomenon. Some people believe that those who harm themselves are simply stupid because why else a person would do that. Others think that self-harm is only attention-seeking behavior. Some even call it selfish.
What is self-harm?
Before digging deeper, let’s first define what constitutes self-harm. Self-harmful behavior is a behavioral pattern that results in harm to yourself. A very simple example of that is cutting.
Another, more common form of self-harm is poor self-care. Here, while person is not harming themselves directly or even immediately, the lack of self-loving and self-caring behavior can be incredibly harmful, especially in the long run.
The ultimate form of self-harm is suicide. Here, the person’s pain is too great and they see no hope that it can ever get better.
Continue reading
Makes a lot of sense.
Monday, 13 November 2017
Dialectical Behavior Therapy: For More Than Borderline Personality Disorder
a post by Lianna Tsangarides for the World of Psychology blog
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is now considered the treatment of choice for individuals with characteristics associated with symptoms of BPD such as impulsivity, interpersonal problems, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and chronic suicidal behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a type of cognitive therapy that focuses on the balance between acceptance and change. DBT works with individuals to validate their pain and suffering while developing skills to make the changes needed to have a life worth living. The term “dialectical” refers to the philosophy of synthesizing two opposing perspectives or ideas that can exist simultaneously, such as acceptance and change.
A key component of DBT is skills training. DBT has 4 modules of skills, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Each module helps individuals develops skills to manage their life more effectively and develop improved quality of life. The skills training and treatment of DBT is applicable to people with a wide range of mental health conditions to improve overall well-being, emotion management, and decrease negative emotions and distress. Therefore, DBT treatment or DBT informed therapy may be beneficial for individuals with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Yes, yes, yes! But …
That is a VERY BIG BUT can you access DBT in your area? If the answer to that question is “yes” then try asking for DBT if you do not have a diagnosis of Borderline [Emotionally Unstable] Personality Disorder.
Six weeks of CBT doesn't even come close and that has long waiting lists in many places.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), developed by Marsha Linehan in the late 1980s is a specific type of cognitive behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It is now considered the treatment of choice for individuals with characteristics associated with symptoms of BPD such as impulsivity, interpersonal problems, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, and chronic suicidal behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a type of cognitive therapy that focuses on the balance between acceptance and change. DBT works with individuals to validate their pain and suffering while developing skills to make the changes needed to have a life worth living. The term “dialectical” refers to the philosophy of synthesizing two opposing perspectives or ideas that can exist simultaneously, such as acceptance and change.
A key component of DBT is skills training. DBT has 4 modules of skills, mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Each module helps individuals develops skills to manage their life more effectively and develop improved quality of life. The skills training and treatment of DBT is applicable to people with a wide range of mental health conditions to improve overall well-being, emotion management, and decrease negative emotions and distress. Therefore, DBT treatment or DBT informed therapy may be beneficial for individuals with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addiction, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Continue reading
Yes, yes, yes! But …
That is a VERY BIG BUT can you access DBT in your area? If the answer to that question is “yes” then try asking for DBT if you do not have a diagnosis of Borderline [Emotionally Unstable] Personality Disorder.
Six weeks of CBT doesn't even come close and that has long waiting lists in many places.
Thursday, 30 March 2017
Adolescents’ Perspectives of Youth Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Prevention
an article by Emily Berger (Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia), Penelope Hasking (Monash University and Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia) and Graham Martin (The University of Queensland, Herston, Australia) published in Youth & Society Volume 49 Issue 1 (January 2017)
Abstract
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is of increasing concern, yet many adolescents who self-injure are reluctant to seek professional help. Instead, they turn to friends for support, although it is unclear what these friends can offer.
This study aimed to identify adolescents’ views of how peers and online friends can help young people who self-injure, and examine differences according to age, gender, and exposure to NSSI. Students (n = 2,637; aged 12-18 years) from 41 schools completed questions asking them to describe what peers and online friends could do to help young people who self-injure.
Thematic analysis identified seven strategies, including communication about NSSI with peers and online friends, referral to adults and health professionals, greater public awareness of NSSI, and reduced peer stigma and bullying. Endorsement of themes varied by age, gender, and experience with NSSI.
Findings have implications for school prevention of NSSI.
Abstract
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is of increasing concern, yet many adolescents who self-injure are reluctant to seek professional help. Instead, they turn to friends for support, although it is unclear what these friends can offer.
This study aimed to identify adolescents’ views of how peers and online friends can help young people who self-injure, and examine differences according to age, gender, and exposure to NSSI. Students (n = 2,637; aged 12-18 years) from 41 schools completed questions asking them to describe what peers and online friends could do to help young people who self-injure.
Thematic analysis identified seven strategies, including communication about NSSI with peers and online friends, referral to adults and health professionals, greater public awareness of NSSI, and reduced peer stigma and bullying. Endorsement of themes varied by age, gender, and experience with NSSI.
Findings have implications for school prevention of NSSI.
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