Questions and Answers
What is the four-part definition of NSSIB?
Deliberate destruction of one's body, results in tissue damage, without suicidal intent, not culturally sanctioned by society.
What are some antiquated terminology that should be avoided regarding NSSIB? (Select all that apply)
What is the language commonly used in relation to NSSIB?
Using 'AND' rather than 'BUT' in statements.
What are the most common locations for NSSIB? (Select all that apply)
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What is the number one cause of NSSIB?
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What are other causes of NSSIB?
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What is an important question to ask in relation to NSSIB?
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Is NSSI reportable in adults?
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NSSIB is a failed suicide attempt.
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Some use NSSI to stop from acting on suicidal ideation.
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Study Notes
NSSIB Overview
- NSSIB stands for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury Behavior, defined by deliberate destruction of one's body that results in tissue damage without suicidal intent and is not culturally sanctioned.
Terminology to Avoid
- Outdated terms such as self-mutilation, self-harm, deliberate/intentional self-harm, self-injury, and self-poisoning should be avoided in professional discourse.
Language Use in Discourse
- Utilize "AND" to describe individuals engaging in NSSI, recognizing their complexity as people rather than using "BUT" which emphasizes potential stigma and negative context.
Common Locations for NSSIB
- Most frequent sites of NSSI include hands, wrists, stomach, and thighs.
Primary Cause of NSSIB
- The predominant motivation for engaging in NSSIB is to distract from or numb emotional pain, functioning as a means to regulate uncomfortable emotional states.
Additional Causes of NSSIB
- Other motivations for NSSI include:
- Self-punishment
- Relief from tension
- Inducing euphoria
- Engaging in self-care through wound treatment
- Seeking a sense of reality by feeling pain or seeing injuries
- Social modeling and peer cohesion
- Expressing intense emotions that cannot be verbally communicated
- Exercising control over one’s body.
Important Inquiry Regarding NSSIB
- A crucial question to explore is: "How does this behavior help you?" to understand the functional aspect of NSSI for individuals.
Reporting NSSI in Adults
- Non-Suicidal Self-Injury is not reportable in adults, distinguishing it from other forms of self-harm that may require intervention.
Misconceptions About NSSIB
- False belief: NSSIB is a failed suicide attempt. In reality, most individuals engage in NSSI to alleviate emotional distress, express pain, or combat feelings of numbness.
NSSI and Suicidal Ideation
- True statement: Some individuals utilize NSSI as a way to prevent acting on suicidal ideation, indicating its complex role in emotional regulation.
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Description
This quiz explores the nuanced definitions of NSSIB and highlights antiquated terminology that should be avoided. Participants will gain a better understanding of the importance of language in discussions about self-injury. Test your knowledge and refine your understanding of these critical concepts.
