Communicating With, About, and Through Self-Harm: Scarred Discourse

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate harming of one's body without suicidal intent, often involving cutting, bruising, or burning on hidden parts of the body. Communication and NSSI intersect in many ways, and this book aims to empower individuals who self-injure and their families, friends, healthcare providers, and communities to better understand and deal with NSSI and the pressures that cause it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 242 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a behavior in which an individual intentionally harms their body without the intention of committing suicide. It is often characterized by secrecy and involves actions such as cutting, bruising, or burning on hidden parts of the body. While NSSI is commonly associated with adolescents, it can affect individuals of all ages. Communication plays a significant role in NSSI, encompassing various aspects such as family conversations, healthcare consultations, media representation, self-injury discourse, and even internal communication. Each chapter in the book Communicating With, About, and Through Self-Harm: Scarred Discourse addresses a distinct context of communication that is essential for understanding NSSI. An international team of clinicians and communication specialists delves into the various aspects of NSSI communication, including how it is communicated about, what it communicates, and how we can improve our communication with others about NSSI. The primary objective of the book is to empower individuals who self-injure, as well as their families, friends, healthcare providers, and communities, to better understand and address NSSI and the factors that contribute to it.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 228 x 152 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781498563079