Self Harm & Injury
What is Self Harm?
Self injury, more commonly known as self harm, is any act in which the intention is to cause harm to oneself. This includes physical actions such as cutting or scratching oneself, but also actions that cause emotional harm, like looking up triggering material online.
Triggering: anything that causes emotional distress
Some examples of physical self injurious behavior:
Examples of emotional self injurious behavior:
Hitting one’s body on hard objects or punching one’s body
Biting or pinching
Burning oneself
Picking at wounds or skin
Overdosing on medications, alcohol, or drugs
Participating in risky behavior such as unsafe sex or reckless driving
Having an overly emotional reaction to a not so big problem
Having a pattern of abusive relationships or harmful friendships
Unable to maintain friendships or relationships
Thoughts of self-doubt
Poor self-esteem
Body image issues
Internalizing your conflicted emotions, build walls, and refuse to seek help from others
Knowledge is Power.
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Reasons Why Your Child Self Harms
Learn more about the causes of self harm.
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Signs of Self Harm
Learn more about the signs of self harm.
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Ways To Support Your Child
Learn more about treatments and aid you can give your child.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Learn more about dialectical behaviour therapy for self injury.
