Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Narrative Review
Overview
This narrative review summarizes 50 studies on interventions for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents and adults, categorizing them into psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, neuromodulation, and digital health approaches. It notes that dialectical behavior therapy shows consistent efficacy for reducing NSSI frequency, while adjunctive pharmacotherapy may help comorbid symptoms with caution in younger patients. The authors also discuss the potential of neuromodulation techniques and digital tools as complementary strategies, emphasizing the need for multimodal and individualized treatment plans.
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- Jieying Tan (Guangdong Medical College), L F Zhang (Guangzhou First People's Hospital)
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- 2026-04-08
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- 10.31083/AP48183
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@article{allodium:5cea664a6e724d02,
title = {Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Narrative Review},
author = {Jieying Tan and L F Zhang},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.31083/AP48183},
url = {https://doi.org/10.31083/AP48183}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Narrative Review AU - Tan, Jieying AU - Zhang, L F PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.31083/AP48183 UR - https://doi.org/10.31083/AP48183 ER -
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Tan, J., & Zhang, L. F. (2026). Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Narrative Review. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.31083/AP48183
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