Why do people self-injure? And what is the best way to respond when someone tells us they self-injure? Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, collaborates with the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) to interview the leading experts in the field of self-injury and self-harm as well as individuals with lived experience of self-injury and parents and family members of those who have self-injured. This podcast is meant to be a resource for parents, professionals, and people with lived experience.
The Psychology of Self-Injury: Exploring Self-Harm & Mental Health
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Why do people self-injure? And what is the best way to respond when someone tells us they self-injure? Dr. Nicholas Westers, a clinical psychologist at Children's Health and Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, collaborates with the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS) to interview the leading experts in the field of self-injury and self-harm as well as individuals with lived experience of self-injury and parents and family members of those who have self-injured. This podcast is meant to be a resource for parents, professionals, and people with lived experience.
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Recent Episodes
July 31, 2026
The Psychology of Self-Injury Pain (Re-Release)
Julian Koenig, Dr. sc. hum. (PhD), from the University of Cologne explores the psychology of pain in self-injury and self-harm in this interview.
June 26, 2026
The Neurobiology of Self-Injury (in Layman's Terms) [Re-Release]
Michael Kaess, MD, from the University of Bern in Switzerland, explains the neurobiology of self-injury and self-harm in this interview.
May 29, 2026
The Psychology of Self-Injury Scarring (Re-Release)
Dr. Taylor Burke from Harvard Medical School explores the psychological impact of self-injury scars, offering insights into mental health and healing.
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