Examining the link between nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal behavior: A review of the literature and an integrated model

Hamza, Chloe A.; Stewart, Shannon L.; Willoughby, Teena

doi:10.1016/j.cpr.2012.05.003

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“…In particular, prospective studies of commonly occurring correlates, such as early cannabis use, should be prioritized. NSSI can rapidly progress to suicidal intent and attempts (Hamza et al, 2012), and because early cannabis use has previously been linked to suicidal thoughts and behaviors (Swahn et al, 2012), understanding the links between early cannabis use and NSSI may provide clues regarding these subsequent relationships with suicide as well.…”

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“…Meta-analytic research (Swannell et al, 2014) has estimated that 17.2% of adolescents have engaged in NSSI, although estimates vary considerably because of methodological heterogeneity. Not only is NSSI associated with increased individual, societal, and economic cost, but it is a risk factor for later suicide attempt (Hamza et al, 2012). Although NSSI is a component of the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder, research documents that it occurs in a broader context of psychopathological vulnerability and is independently associated with functional impairment and suicidality (Selby et al, 2012).…”

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Cannabis Involvement and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Discordant Twin Approach

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Grant

Nelson

et al. 2016

J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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ABSTRACT. Objective: Cannabis use, particularly at an early age, has been linked to suicidal thoughts and behavior, but minimal work has examined the association between cannabis use and lifetime nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). The current study aims to characterize the overlap between lifetime and early cannabis use and NSSI and to examine genetic and environmental mechanisms of this association. Method: Adult male and female twins from the Australian Twin Registry (N = 9,583) were used to examine the odds of NSSI associated with lifetime cannabis use and early cannabis use (i.e., <17 years of age). These associations were also examined within monozygotic (MZ) twins discordant for cannabis use and MZ twins discordant for early cannabis use. Analyses were replicated in an independent sample of female twins (n = 3,787) accounting for the age at onset of cannabis use and NSSI. Conclusions:Results suggest that NSSI is associated with cannabis involvement via differing mechanisms. For lifetime cannabis use, the lack of association in discordant pairs suggests the role of shared genes and family environment. However, in addition to such shared familial influences, person-specific and putatively causal factors contribute to the relationship between early cannabis use and NSSI. Therefore, delaying the onset of cannabis use may reduce exposure to influences that exacerbate vulnerabilities to NSSI. (J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs, 77, 873-880, 2016)

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Cannabis Involvement and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Discordant Twin Approach

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Nelson

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J. Stud. Alcohol Drugs

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“…The authors found a significant positive relationship between bullying victimization and NSSI with adolescents who were bullied more than twice as likely to report engaging in NSSI than their counterparts who were not victimized. Indeed, some scholars have speculated that individuals with a history of trauma may engage in NSSI as a cry for help, as a form of self-punishment, or to release the stress associated with being traumatized (Hamza et al, 2012;Long et al, 2015;Nock, 2010).…”

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The mediating effect of depressive symptoms on the relationship between bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents: Findings from community and inpatient mental health settings in Ontario, Canada

Baiden

Stewart

Fallon

2017

Psychiatry Research

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Although bullying victimization has been linked to a number of behavioral and emotional problems among adolescents, few studies have investigate the mechanism through which bullying victimization affect non-suicidal self-injury. The objectives of this study were to examine the effect of bullying victimization on non-suicidal self-injury and the mediating effect of depressive symptoms on the relationship between bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents. Data for this study came from the interRAI Child and Youth Mental Health dataset. A total of 1650 adolescents aged 12-18 years (M =14.56; SD =1.79; 54.2% males) were analyzed. Binary logistic and Poisson regression models were conducted to identify the mediating effect of depressive symptoms on the relationship between bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury. Of the 1650 adolescents studied, 611 representing 37% engaged in non-suicidal self-injury and 26.7% were victims of bullying. The effect of bullying victimization on non-suicidal self-injury was partially mediated by depressive symptoms after adjusting for the effect of demographic characteristics, history of childhood abuse, social support, and mental health diagnoses. The contribution of bullying victimization and depression to non-suicidal self-injury adds to the case for the development of trauma-focused interventions in reducing the risk of non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents.

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“…Thus, despite the important differences between NSSI and suicidal behavior, however, research has shown that these behaviors can also co-occur among clinical and community-based samples (Nock and Prinstein, 2004;Nock et al, 2006;Andover and Gibb, 2010). Several authors pointed out that self-harm is often related to suicidal ideations and attempts, and, can precede suicide if untreated (Hawton et al, 1999;Hawton, 2002;Brausch and Gutierrez, 2010;Martin et al, 2010;Hamza et al, 2012;Zetterqvist et al, 2013), constituting the main risk factor for suicide (NHS, 1998). Moreover, approximately 50-75% of those with a history of NSSI make a suicide attempt at some point (Joiner, 2005;Nock et al, 2006), further highlighting the dangerousness of this behavior.…”

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Mapping non suicidal self-injury in adolescence: Development and confirmatory factor analysis of the Impulse, Self-harm and Suicide Ideation Questionnaire for Adolescents (ISSIQ-A)

Carvalho

Nunes

Castilho

et al. 2015

Psychiatry Research

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Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the deliberate, self-inflicted destruction of body tissue without suicidal intent and an important clinical phenomenon. Rates of NSSI appear to be disproportionately high in adolescents and young adults, and is a risk factor for suicidal ideation and behavior. The present study reports the psychometric properties of the Impulse, Self-harm and Suicide Ideation Questionnaire for Adolescents (ISSIQ-A), a measure designed to comprehensively assess the impulsivity, NSSI behaviors and suicide ideation. An additional module of this questionnaire assesses the functions of NSSI. Results of Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) of the scale on 1722 youths showed item's suitability and confirmed a model of four different dimensions (Impulse, Self-harm, Risk-behavior and Suicide ideation) with good fit and validity. Further analysis showed that youth's engagement in self-harm may exert two different functions: to create or alleviate emotional states, and to influence one's social relationships. Our findings contribute to research and assessment on non-suicidal selfinjury, suggesting that the ISSIQ-A is a valid and reliable measure to assess impulse, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, in adolescence.

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Examining the link between nonsuicidal self-injury and suicidal behavior: A review of the literature and an integrated model

Cited by 533 publications

References 88 publications

Cannabis Involvement and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Discordant Twin Approach

Cannabis Involvement and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: A Discordant Twin Approach

The mediating effect of depressive symptoms on the relationship between bullying victimization and non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents: Findings from community and inpatient mental health settings in Ontario, Canada

Mapping non suicidal self-injury in adolescence: Development and confirmatory factor analysis of the Impulse, Self-harm and Suicide Ideation Questionnaire for Adolescents (ISSIQ-A)

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