Family-Based Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents Engaging in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury: A Controlled Trial.

Authors

Lan Yu, Guilin Yu, Shufang Zhang, Yinqi Yin, Fan Shi

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Journal of psychosocial nursing and mental health services. Pages 1-10. Oct 07, 2025. Epub Oct 07, 2025.

Abstract

The current randomized controlled trial examined the effects of family-based interpersonal psychotherapy (FB-IPT) on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), depressive symptoms, and family cohesion in adolescents.
A multidisciplinary team delivered care; two IPT-trained psychiatric nurses provided psychoeducation and safety/adherence monitoring in a non-therapist role. Forty-eight adolescents were randomized to FB-IPT or treatment as usual (TAU) for 12 weeks. Outcomes (Ottawa Self-Injury Inventory, Hamilton Depression Scale, Family Environment Scale-Chinese Version) were assessed at baseline, post-treatment, and 3-month follow up.
The FB-IPT group showed significantly greater reductions in NSSI and depressive symptoms, and increased family intimacy, compared to the TAU group.
FB-IPT may be an effective adjunctive treatment for adolescents engaging in NSSI.

PMID:
41043066
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 04 Oct 2025.

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