The NSSI Family Distress Cascade Theory

• Main Authors: Lisa Waals (Author), Imke Baetens (Author), Peter Rober (Author), Stephen Lewis (Author), Hanna Van Parys (Author), Eveline R. Goethals (Author), Janis Whitlock (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a complex behaviour and occurs most commonly during adolescence. This developmental period is characterized by the drive to establish an equilibrium between personal autonomy and connectedness with primary caregivers. When an adolescent self-injures, caregi...