Suicide Category

Psychosocial Interventions for Self-harm in Adults

8 CE Hours
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About the Course

Self-harm is a significant social and healthcare issue, contributing to high levels of morbidity and frequently linked to suicide. It often recurs, posing a serious challenge for healthcare systems. This systematic review evaluates and compares the effectiveness of various psychosocial interventions for adults who engage in self-harm against other types of interventions. The study explores therapeutic outcomes, including reducing the repetition of self-harm behaviors and improving psychological well-being, through methods such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and other group-based emotion-regulation psychotherapies. By assessing a comprehensive range of psychosocial strategies, this review aims to identify the most effective treatments for reducing self-harm in adults, providing valuable insights for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers in mental health care.

This course is based on the reading online article, Psychosocial Interventions for Self-harm in Adults created by Dr. Sebastian Olbrich et al in 2021.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Cochrane Library: Issue 4, 2021

Course Material Authors

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Dr. Sebastian Olbrich

Dr. Sebastian Olbrich is affiliated with the University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. He specializes in psychiatry and has a focus on self-harm and related psychosocial interventions. He has contributed significantly to research on mental health and is involved in clinical trials targeting self-harm prevention strategies.

Dr. Peter Taylor

Dr. Peter Taylor is associated with the University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. His research interests include psychosocial interventions for self-harm and the development of therapeutic models to support individuals struggling with mental health issues. Dr. Taylor has been a principal investigator in multiple clinical studies addressing self-harm and its associated psychological factors.

Course Creator

Barbara F. McMillan, LPC

Barbara McMillan, BA, MS, EdD, LPC has 35 years of experience as a therapist, clinical director, and administrator in mental health and substance abuse programs. She holds degrees in psychology and education, and has been a licensed professional counselor and supervising counselor for many years. After 18 years in various roles in private and public mental health settings, she became a full-time college psychology and sociology instructor.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this activity, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Explain the impact and significance of self-harm within the community and healthcare settings.
  2. 2 Identify and evaluate effective psychosocial interventions for reducing self-harm behaviors in adults.
  3. 3 Compare the relative benefits and limitations of various psychosocial therapies with alternative interventions in the treatment of self-harm.

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Course Creator

Barbara F. McMillan, LPC – No relevant financial relationships.

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Course Details

8 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 103569

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  • Behavioral Health

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