What does this research mean for the field?

Interventions for adolescent depression and non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) comorbidity must shift from generalized care to precision care that addresses specific motivations and integrates individualized treatment with systemic family support. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study aims to systematically review qualitative research on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with depression and their families.

June 18, 2026Acta PsychologicaOpen Access

The experiences of non-suicidal self-injury among adolescents with depression and their families: A meta-aggregative synthesis of qualitative studies in China

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XYXiaotong YuanDalian University MGMingyang GaoDalian University WYWenqian YouDalian University

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Meta-aggregative synthesis reviews NSSI experiences in adolescents with depression, highlighting the need for tailored interventions.

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This study aims to systematically review qualitative research on non-suicidal self-injury in adolescents with depression and their families.
Conducted a meta-aggregative synthesis of qualitative studies
Included 10 studies from Chinese and English databases
Extracted 39 findings categorized into 11 themes
Identified four comprehensive results: causes for NSSI, purposes of NSSI, impact on family dynamics, and recovery needs
Emphasized the need for a shift from comprehensive to precision care in interventions
Suggested building a support network to aid families in managing adolescent emotional dysregulation

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Yuan et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a338a8f630953a74978ca06 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.107243

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