Welcome to the website for the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury (ISSS).

The International Society for the Study of Self-Injury is composed of researchers, clinicians, and students who are interested in better understanding, assessing, and treating nonsuicidal self-injury.

Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as the deliberate, self-inflicted destruction of body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes not socially sanctioned.

The Mission of the International Society for the Study of Self-Injury is to advance scientific understanding of non-suicidal self-injury; influence and enhance non-suicidal self-injury assessment, treatment, prevention, education, and policy; and foster collaboration among individuals dedicated to these aims.


*Now Available* The first edition of the ISSS Bulletin is now available! Please click here to download the Bulletin in pdf format.