Self-harm involves intentionally hurting one’s own body. A person can try various alternatives to self-harm, such as spending time with friends or pets, listening to music, or learning harm ...
Burning as self-harm is a form of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). It may be more common among young men. Self-harm, also known as self-injury, is any act of harm to yourself that’s deliberate but ...
Self-injury remains a stigmatized topic, even amongst some mental health professionals (e.g., Andersson, 2024). It can be viewed as “manipulative” or simply attention-seeking (Tien Shan, 2024). It can ...
Background Adults with Tourette syndrome (ATS) face increased risks of self-injury behaviours (SIBs) and suicidality, yet research has largely focused on biological factors. Despite stigma being a ...
This article discusses self-harm and suicide. If you are thinking about committing suicide or engaging in self-harm, dial 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. This article also ...
You may not always know when someone you love is engaging in self-harm. It’s often a secretive behavior, hidden by clothing or under the guise of injuries from sports and other activities. When ...
The negatively broad category of NSSI reflects complicated, unresolved personal issues. Take the most frequently used outlet, self-cutting, but also consider self-burning, self-hitting (including head ...