Self-harm is deliberate. It’s often an escape or form of self-punishment, but you can learn to change self-harm behaviors into more adaptive styles of coping. How you adapt and respond to challenges ...

Warning: This article discusses sexual assault, abuse and self-harm in a way that may be distressing to some readers. "It got to the point where I couldn’t deal with it on my own but couldn’t speak to ...

Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental ...

Why do most (if not all) major social media platforms address self-harm in their community guidelines? Why are algorithms needed to respond to social media searches for self-harm with the message, ...

Warning: This article discusses sexual assault, abuse and self-harm in a way that may be distressing to some readers. "It got to the point where I couldn’t deal with it on my own but couldn’t speak to ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

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 ...