American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (Mar 14, 2019). DOI:10.1037/ort0000395 Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a potentially life-threatening behavior with significant public health implications that may potentiate suicide risk. Religiosity has been identified as a significant protective factor against suicide attempts, and more broadly acts as a buffer against negative mental and physical health outcomes. Whether religiosity may reduce risk for NSSI is unclear.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.