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 ...

Individuals sometimes face emotional challenges they may struggle to express, leading to behaviors that cause concern. Two such behaviors are self-harm and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs).

Content warning: this story includes graphic descriptions of dangerous self-harm behaviors. The Google-funded AI company Character.AI is hosting chatbots designed to engage the site’s largely underage ...

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 ...

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You may not always know when someone you love is engaging in self-harm. It’s often a secretive behavior, hidden by clothing or under the guise of injuries from sports and other activities. When ...

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, and the need for conversations about this behavior, its causes and treatments has become critically important. Recent research indicates that 70% of adolescents and ...

Growing numbers of American kids and teens are cutting or burning themselves, banging their heads against walls, pulling out their hair and even trying to die by suicide. But figuring out who is at ...

Research suggests that autistic people have a higher risk for self-harm. Negative and unsupportive environments and challenges with emotional expression and communication may contribute to this ...

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 ...