Background Over the last 20 years, compassion focused therapy (CFT) has gained
popularity as an emerging 'third wave'intervention. Although previous reviews indicated its …

Self‐criticism is the process of negative self‐evaluation. High levels are associated with
psychopathology and poorer therapeutic outcomes. Self‐compassion interventions were …

Self-compassion, involving self-kindness, common humanity, and mindfulness, appears well-
suited to soothing feelings of threat following negative events and thereby reducing …

Background Self-criticism represents a central phenomenon in a variety of mental disorders.
The review looks at the recent body of literature (2012–2018) to summarize the relation of …

Background Adolescence is characterized by developmental changes in social
relationships, which may contribute to, or protect against, psychopathology and risky …

Research has highlighted the role of social comparison processes in varying affect and
psychological wellbeing. These processes can provide greater insight into cognitions and …

Background Depression can be debilitating, as well as a risk factor for self-harm and suicide.
Social rank theory (SRT) suggests depression stems from feelings of defeat and entrapment …

We reviewed research on the relationship between (a) exposure to psychological trauma
and (b) nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidality (suicidal ideation [SI] and suicide …

Background Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a self-destructive act that represents a
considerable burden on the individual and society. Low self-esteem may be a psychological …

Objective To examine differential associations between types of social media use and non-
suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and suicidal behaviors. Methods Participants were N= 40,065 …