Recognizing and Managing Non-Suicidal Self-Injurious Behaviors in Adults for EMS

Course overview

As emergency medical service (EMS) professionals, you might be the first professional responders to interact with adults engaging in non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behaviors. It is important to listen without judging them, provide immediate care for physical injuries, and understand the psychological distress underpinning the behavior. Recognizing the non-suicidal intent of these actions is crucial in providing appropriate support and referrals, rather than escalating to unnecessary emergency mental health interventions. This course provides emergency medical service (EMS) professionals with information on how to recognize and manage non-suicidal self-injurious behaviors in adults.