Understanding Repeated Self-Injury: A Multidisciplinary Approach

Self-wounding is surprisingly common with one in every 600 people wounding themselves sufficiently to receive hospital treatment. This concise and informed introduction is written primarily as a resource for health care professionals and explores both why people hurt themselves and the impact of their behaviour on others. Covering both the psychological and physical aspects of repeated self-wounding, the book presents the latest research evidence and uses engaging case examples. Therapeutic options are discussed. The book also addresses some of the difficulties professionals, family and friends experience when seeking to provide treatment and care.

Self-wounding is surprisingly common with one in every 600 people wounding themselves sufficiently to receive hospital treatment. This concise and informed introduction is written primarily as a resource for health care professionals and explores both why people hurt themselves and the impact of their behaviour on others. Covering both the psychological and physical aspects of repeated self-wounding, the book presents the latest research evidence and uses engaging case examples. Therapeutic options are discussed. The book also addresses some of the difficulties professionals, family and friends experience when seeking to provide treatment and care.

NICK HUBAND is Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, UK, and Clinical Research Fellow of the Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

DIGBY TANTAM is Clinical Professor of Psychotherapy at the Centre for the Study of Conflict and Reconciliation at the University of Sheffield, UK. He is also Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist for the Sheffield Care trust. He continues to work in private practice and is a partner of Dilemma Consultancy Ltd.