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 ...

A meta-analysis of 38 studies found that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is twice as prevalent in female teenagers as it is in men in North America and Europe but not in Asia. The study, led by Fiona ...

Discussion of self-injury, eating disorders, and somatization occur in the context of culture. Self-injurious behaviors that occur across cultures can provide insight into the role and meaning of such ...

People with mental health conditions face a significantly higher risk of physical injuries, according to a new University of ...

Self-harm refers to intentionally injuring one's own body as a coping mechanism to emotional distress. It manifests in many ...

Emergency department visits for self-harm have spiked since the pandemic. Experts explain the psychology behind the behavior and how to overcome it. Megan walked the halls of her suburban Houston ...

Vicki Duffy wears her forearm scars like badges of courage. She reveals them to anyone who fears there is no escape from the horror of self-harm. The scars show a history of cutting, burning of flesh ...

In what can be called a dangerous trend, one that everybody must pay attention to, there is a steady rise in self-harm cases ...

What do these high profile individuals have in common? Singer, Fiona Apple; Comedian, Russell Brand; Actress, Drew Barrymore; Actor, Johnny Depp; Actor, Colin Farrell ...

Moderate to severe anxiety, depression, and shortness of breath indicate increased risk for nonfatal self-injury (NFSI) among patients newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a Canadian study. In a ...

Deliberate self harm occurred in 82.8% of adolescents with OTC related psychiatric disorders, with higher risk in females and ...