2021
Examining Discrepant Reports of Adolescents’ Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: A Focus on Racial and Ethnic Minority Families
Bell K, Gratch I, Ebo T, Cha C. Examining Discrepant Reports of Adolescents’ Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors: A Focus on Racial and Ethnic Minority Families. Archives Of Suicide Research 2021, 26: 1505-1519. PMID: 34019780, DOI: 10.1080/13811118.2021.1925607.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsuicidal self-injurySelf-injurious thoughtsParent-adolescent dyadsAdolescent self-reportSuicidal ideationHistory of suicidal ideationSelf-reportMulti-informant reportsAdolescent suicidal ideationParent-adolescent discrepanciesDyads of adolescentsSelf-harm tendenciesSelf-injurySuicidal gesturesSuicide attemptsSuicide planWhite dyadsAdolescent suicideAdolescent historyDiscrepancy reportsIdeationSuicideDemographic correlatesAdolescentsDyads
2020
Does function predict persistence? Nonsuicidal self-injury among adolescents during and after hospitalization
Pollak O, D'Angelo E, Cha C. Does function predict persistence? Nonsuicidal self-injury among adolescents during and after hospitalization. Psychiatry Research 2020, 286: 112839. PMID: 32088507, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2020.112839.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNonsuicidal self-injuryNSSI functionsSocial functioningSelf-injuryNonsuicidal self-injurious thoughtsNonsuicidal self-injurious behaviorNSSI engagementAdolescent psychiatric inpatientsSelf-oriented functionsPsychiatric inpatientsAutomatic functionsAdolescentsEndorsementReduced likelihoodPredictable patternThoughtsBehaviorInpatientsOutcomes
2018
Cognition and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors: A systematic review of longitudinal studies
Cha C, Wilson K, Tezanos K, DiVasto K, Tolchin G. Cognition and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors: A systematic review of longitudinal studies. Clinical Psychology Review 2018, 69: 97-111. PMID: 30166197, DOI: 10.1016/j.cpr.2018.07.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsuicidal self-injurySelf-injurious thoughtsSITB outcomesCognitive processesSelf-injuryMechanisms of treatment changeRecurrent suicidal ideationCognitive risk factorsPotential cognitive mechanismsFeatures of cognitionSystematic review of longitudinal studiesCognitive deficitsSuicidal ideationSuicidal individualsBehavioral measuresReview of longitudinal studiesCognition literatureSuicide researchSITBsSelf-reportTreatment articlesCognitionLongitudinal studyDistal relationshipTreatment changes
2015
Implicit cognition about self‐injury predicts actual self‐injurious behavior: results from a longitudinal study of adolescents
Glenn C, Kleiman E, Cha C, Nock M, Prinstein M. Implicit cognition about self‐injury predicts actual self‐injurious behavior: results from a longitudinal study of adolescents. Journal Of Child Psychology And Psychiatry 2015, 57: 805-813. PMID: 26684880, PMCID: PMC5985446, DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.12500.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsuicidal self-injurySelf-injuryFrequent nonsuicidal self‐injuryNonsuicidal self-injury frequencyNonsuicidal self-injurious behaviorSelf-injurious behaviorSample of middle school studentsState-related changesMiddle school studentsImplicit cognitionImplicit associationsReciprocal associationsSelf-identificationLongitudinal examinationLongitudinal studyAdolescentsSchool studentsAdolescents' backgroundImplicitCognitionBehaviorAssociationEngagementIndividualsResearchUsing Implicit and Explicit Measures to Predict Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Adolescent Inpatients
Cha C, Augenstein T, Frost K, Gallagher K, D’Angelo E, Nock M. Using Implicit and Explicit Measures to Predict Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Among Adolescent Inpatients. Journal Of The American Academy Of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2015, 55: 62-68. PMID: 26703911, DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2015.10.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsuicidal self-injuryNSSI historySI-IATExplicit measuresAdolescent inpatientsSelf-injuryImplicit measuresAdolescent nonsuicidal self-injuryNSSI methodsAdolescent psychiatric inpatientsExplicit self-reportProspective risk factorsPsychiatric inpatientsSelf-injureOutcome-specificSelf-reportInpatientsExploratory analysisInpatient hospitalizationHospital stayShort-term predictorAdolescentsMultiple time pointsImplicitScores
2014
Adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: Examining the role of child abuse, comorbidity, and disinhibition
Auerbach R, Kim J, Chango J, Spiro W, Cha C, Gold J, Esterman M, Nock M. Adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury: Examining the role of child abuse, comorbidity, and disinhibition. Psychiatry Research 2014, 220: 579-584. PMID: 25095754, PMCID: PMC4252370, DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2014.07.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsuicidal self-injuryCorrelates of nonsuicidal self-injuryComputerized continuous performance taskPatterns of nonsuicidal self‐injuryChild abuseConsistent with study hypothesesStructured Clinical InterviewContinuous performance taskSelf-report questionnairesAssociated with comorbiditySelf-injuryPsychiatric comorbidityClinical interviewChildhood abuseMental disordersPerformance tasksPrevalence of child abuseDisinhibitionAbuseComorbidityStudy hypothesesParticipantsChildrenPotential importanceResidential units
2011
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury
Cha C, Nock M. Nonsuicidal Self-Injury. 2011, 211-217. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-373951-3.00122-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAssociated with suicidal behaviorBorderline personality disorderNonsuicidal self-injuryClinically significant behaviorPsychological research communityDecreasing negative thoughtsPersonality disorderMaladaptive behaviorsSelf-injurySuicidal behaviorNegative thoughtsPsychological vulnerabilityBiological predispositionDeliberate harmSignificant behaviorAdolescentsEnvironmental stressorsBehaviorDisordersBorderlineStressorsFeelingsThoughtsResearchVulnerability
2008
Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Young Adolescent Girls: Moderators of the Distress–Function Relationship
Hilt L, Cha C, Nolen–Hoeksema S. Nonsuicidal Self-Injury in Young Adolescent Girls: Moderators of the Distress–Function Relationship. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2008, 76: 63-71. PMID: 18229984, DOI: 10.1037/0022-006x.76.1.63.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNonsuicidal self-injurySelf-injurious behaviorSelf-injuryDepressive symptomsFunctions of nonsuicidal self-injuryAutomatic positive reinforcementEmotion-regulation functionInterpersonal distressCommunity sampleInternal distressSocial reinforcementPositive reinforcementPotential moderatorsPeer victimizationYoung adolescent girlsAdolescent girlsClinical implicationsDesigning preventionDistressModeratelySymptomsReinforcementGirlsRelationshipBehavior