Self-harm or self-injury means hurting yourself on purpose. One common method is cutting with a sharp object. But any time someone deliberately hurts themself is classified as self-harm. Some people ...

We need a new paradigm for addiction that puts psychology first and recognizes its heterogeneity. Only then will we see that ...

Self-harm is a way of trying to ease emotional pain through intentionally causing physical harm. Self-injury, like cutting or burning the skin, and intentional self-poisoning, like taking more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Emergency department visits for self-harm have spiked since the pandemic. Experts explain the psychology behind the behavior and ...

In today’s fast-paced world, emotional well-being often takes a back seat, leading many to engage in harmful patterns without realizing it. Emotional self-harm is a complex issue that can manifest in ...

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, in partnership with ...

This is Part 1 of a series. For many women, particularly those who have suffered abuse that is too traumatic to put into words, marking pain through their bodies can offer release and comfort. In the ...

Signs that an individual might be on the verge of self-harm are often found in their online actions, but can word choices in posts indicate who is at particular risk and when? The results also ...

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Q: I have a dilemma. As a senior, I’m a leader in my sport (I don’t want to share which one). Our coach says I should be a role model for the younger players. I do try. I love the sport, and I enjoy ...