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Managing Suicidality and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Eating Disorder Treatment
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Managing Suicidality and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Eating Disorder Treatment

Dorian R. Dodd, Lauren N. Forrest, Elizabeth A. Velkoff and April R. Smith
The Psychiatric clinics of North America, v 49(1), pp 67-82
01 Mar 2026
PMID: 41708269

Abstract

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors Suicidal ideation Suicide attempts Eating Disorders
Individuals with eating disorders (EDs) have elevated risk for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITBs) relative to people without EDs, yet no treatments of EDs specifically address SITBs. All patients with EDs should complete a safety plan early in treatment and should receive evidence-based ED interventions. For patients with EDs and SITBs, clinicians should additionally develop an integrative approach that incorporates evidence-based SITB interventions into the ED treatment plan. Effective clinical management of SITBs relies on (1) routine assessment, (2) evidence-based interventions commensurate with the level of risk, and (3) clear documentation.

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