nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI)
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: "Imagery Rescripting"-intervention group (consisting of 2 sessions "Imagery Rescripting" for processing selfharming related imaginations).
Pre-post survey as well as 3-month follow-up of ps
Sponsors
Klinikum Christophsbad
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
13 Years to 24 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - The presence of mental images of self-injury - NSSV research diagnosis according to DSM V - Participant age between 13 and 24 years (Kaess, Edinger, Fischer-Waldschmidt, Parzer, Brunner, & Resch, 2019) - Fluent in written and spoken German
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Reduced general health and below average IQ (IQ < 80). - Current psychotherapy or unwillingness to pause current psychotherapy for the duration of the examination (from T1 to T4). If current psychotherapy is paused, this will take place in consultation with the attending physician or psychotherapist. - Severe mental disorders such as schizophrenia-type disorders and bipolar affective disorders. - Acute suicidal tendencies - Dependency disorders (addiction disorder)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction of self-injury Self-injurious thoughts and behaviours interview (SITBI) Measurement time points: Baseline, at the end of the second intervention session after 2 weeks, after one month and follow-up after 3 months. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Emotion regulation (FEEL-E, ERQ), emotional distress (Depressiveness - BDI II, anxiety – STAI-S), self-efficacy (WIRKALL_r), intrusive imagery (IFES-S), urge to self-harm (CEQ-SH), real-time imagery, app use frequency and duration. Assessment of safety: suicidality (C-SSRS) Control variables: social desirability (KSE-G) Acceptability of intervention (BIKEB; ZUF-8) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactElisa Schmied
Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie III
Outcome results
None listed