Self-Injury Awareness Day (SIAD), observed annually on March 1, is a crucial global initiative dedicated to raising awareness and understanding surrounding self-injury, also known as self-harm. In ...

Self-harm is a complex and often misunderstood issue, serving as a coping mechanism for those experiencing intense emotional distress rather than a cry for attention. The average age of youths ...

If you or a loved one are in immediate danger, call 911.Recognizing Self-Harming BehaviorIt might not always be easy to know ...

Starting a non-judgmental conversation about the sites, and mental health in general, can help parents determine whether their teen may be engaging in self-harm. Are self-harm websites dangerous?

March is self-harm awareness month, and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reminding parents and caregivers to ...

About 25% of young people engage in self injury at some point, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It can be heartbreaking to learn that someone you care about is hurting themselves. March ...

The borough breakdown for the 2021 data shows the Bronx recorded the highest rate of self-harm hospitalizations at 43.8 cases ...

Nathan Shearman, director of therapy and training at mental health training provider Red Umbrella, highlights the crucial ...

A new online tool to help reduce and prevent repeat self-harm has been designed by researchers alongside those with lived experience. The tool was tested by a national sample of 514 people who have ...

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues or self-harm, the following organisations may be able to help. Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics ...