Lori Vann, Self-Injury & International Behavioral Health Expert | The Jeff Crilley Show

Self-injury is far more common than most people realize. Yet many therapists were never formally trained to address it in school.Jeff Crilley talks with Lori Vann, an international behavioral health speaker and founder of the Institute for Non-Suicidal Self Injury, who has spent 26 years working with clients of all ages who self-harm. Lori has authored four books on the subject, trained school districts and treatment facilities, and appeared alongside Dr. Phil to discuss the link between social media and self-injury in teens.In this episode:- Why self-injury is not a suicide attempt, and why asking about intent matters- The 37 forms of self-injury most people never think about—hitting, biting, and beyond- How social media's instant feedback loop fuels self-harm among young people- The dangers of using AI chatbots as a substitute for human counselors, including active lawsuits tied to AI-validated suicides- Lori's books, coaching services, and free resources for caregiversLearn more at lorivann.com