Non-suicidal self-injury and eating disorders represent significant problems among today's youth and pose unique challenges for clinicians, particularly when they co-occur. This book is a rare resource in that it provides cutting-edge information on the interactions between self-injury and disordered eating, empirically informed treatments for the co-occurrence of these behaviors, and specific topics relevant to understanding nuances in the risk factors, treatment, and prevention of both self-injury and eating disorders. Practitioners, graduate students, and researchers working within this specialized area will find this text to be instrumental in advancing their knowledge and improving the treatment of self-injury in those with eating disorders.

Part I: Background and General Aspects

Non-Suicidal Self-Injury and Eating Disorders: Dimensions of Self-Harm
Epidemiology and Sociocultural Aspects of Non -Suicidal Self-Injury and Eating Disorders
Developmental Influences in NSSI and Eating Disorders
Etiological Models
Psychological Meanings and Functions
The Patients' Perspective. Part II: Assessment & Treatment: Functional Assessment and Treatment Planning
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Family Therapy
Mentalization Based Therapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Pharmacotherapy
Part III: Specific Topics: Co-Occurring Health/ Risk-taking Behaviors
Experiences of the Body
Peer influences
Internet/Social Media influence
Prevention & Postvention
Primary Care & Inpatient
Males - A unique approach.