Self-injury doesn’t stop as the act of injuring oneself ends. It can linger through thoughts, reminders, and consequences. Let’s explore some of the many ways self-injury can impact people and their daily life. Continue reading Overlooked aspects I wish people knew about self-injury
The experience of individuals who engage in self-injury is still often overlooked. For example, the choice of self-injury methods has rarely been investigated in academic research. Little is known about why an individual turns to a specific method instead of another. The current study seeks to provide answers to this interrogation. Continue reading What factors influence the choice of a self-injury method among adults with repeated self-injury?
AI assistants shape the way we search information online, making it often unnecessary to visit any webpage. But what will be the future of websites and blogs if no-one is reading them? Continue reading To write and to read in the age of AI
How did artists from the late 60s and 70s incorporate self-harm into art to comment on the Vietnam War? Continue reading Self-harm in art about the Vietnam War: Gina Pane, Chris Burden, and Martin Scorsese
When magazines put self-injury on their covers, the line between awareness and glamorization is often unclear. Continue reading When self-injury makes the cover
Self-injury’s most common function is emotion regulation, but this shouldn’t overshadow other functions. Continue reading Self-injury isn’t just about depression
Through examples from my personal collection, let’s explore how disciplinary institutions – such as the police, the justice system, and prisons – have responded to self-harm across history and countries. Continue reading When disciplinary institutions tackle self-harm
Mental health struggles aren’t just passing issues. And yet, seasonal events can still have an influence on well-being. Continue reading How do autumn and school months impact teens’ self-injury?
Portraying mental health and self-injury on screen isn’t easy. Directors and producers have the tricky task of depicting mental health issues realistically, without being too graphic. Continue reading How is self-injury approached in Netflix’s Ginny & Georgia?
Summer is a season many people are looking forward to. But for those who struggle with self-injury, coping with scars in hot weather can be stressful. Continue reading Too hot to hide: summer and self-harm
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