The effects of formal and interpersonal mindfulness practice on interpersonal processes among emerging adults who engage in non-suicidal self-injury
Open MIND 2026 Amanda Simundic
Emerging adults who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI; deliberate destruction of one’s own body tissue, without suicidal intent) report unique interpersonal difficulties. A significant portion report engaging in NSSI for interpersonal reasons (e.g., communicating distress). Relatedly, individuals who engage in NSSI report heightened sensitivity to social stressors, rejection sensitivity,...