SELF-HARM SELF-HARM

What is the definition of Self-Harm? * Self-harm (SH) or deliberate self-harm (DSH) includes self-injury (SI) and self-poisoning and is defined as the intentional, direct injuring of body tissue most often done without suicidal intentions.

The most common form of self-harm is skin-cutting but self-harm also covers a wide range of behaviors including, but not limited to,burning, scratching, banging or hitting body parts, interfering with wound healing (dermatillomania), hair-pulling (trichotillomania) and the ingestion of toxic substances or objects.

Self-harm is most common in adolescence and young adulthood, usually first appearing between the ages of 12 and 24.

Self-harm in childhood is relatively rare but the rate has been increasing since the 1980s.

How can you help? *Deal with your own feelings. *Learn about the problem. *Don’t judge. *Offer support, not ultimatums. *Encourage communication.

Cutting is not a trend, it’s an addiction. It’s like screaming, but no one can hear. It is an every day battle.

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