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Psychology, Social dimensions, Social media, Technology, Understanding self-injury

Why do people take photos of their self-injury?

Self-injury photographs have been the target of many social media bans over the past years. Yet they still exist, often resisting censorship in more hidden communities. Why do people take them? Continue reading Why do people take photos of their self-injury?

Nina8 May 20252 September 2025
Arts & entertainment, Cultural perspectives, History, Music

Two cases of male self-injury among musicians in the late 1960s and mid 1970s

Badfinger’s Pete Ham and Geezer Butler from Black Sabbath both struggled with self-injury in the 1960s and 70s. But how common was self-injury among men at the time? Continue reading Two cases of male self-injury among musicians in the late 1960s and mid 1970s

Nina5 February 202524 November 2025
Cultural perspectives, History, Psychology, Understanding self-injury

Self-harm has many forms, and it’s constantly evolving

When we talk about self-injury, we talk about an injury, usually through cutting, burning, or scratching. But self-harm can take many forms Continue reading Self-harm has many forms, and it’s constantly evolving

Nina27 January 202520 September 2025
Arts & entertainment, Books, Cultural perspectives, Interviews, Visual arts, World

Searching for a place to belong: Interview with photographer Kosuke Okahara

Photographer Kosuke Okahara documents the lives of girls who engage in self-injury in Japan. Continue reading Searching for a place to belong: Interview with photographer Kosuke Okahara

Nina7 January 202526 July 2025
Arts & entertainment, Cultural perspectives, Interviews, Visual arts, World

Raising awareness through cuteness: interview with Yami Kawaii artist Ryan

Yami Kawaii blends kawaii elements with mental illness imagery, to remind us that appearing cute doesn’t necessarily equate to being okay Continue reading Raising awareness through cuteness: interview with Yami Kawaii artist Ryan

Nina26 November 202426 July 2025
Cultural perspectives, Social dimensions, Understanding self-injury, World

How self-injury differs around the world

Self-injury is a universal phenomenon, and it can affect anyone, no matter their age, gender, or culture. Yet, just because self-injury is global doesn’t mean it’s the same everywhere. Continue reading How self-injury differs around the world

Nina4 October 202426 July 2025
Cultural perspectives, Social dimensions, Understanding self-injury, World

Self-injury across the world: summary of a meeting by the ISSS

Most of our understanding about non-suicidal self-injury comes from mainly white, western samples, but this does not necessarily apply to people from other cultures and countries. Continue reading Self-injury across the world: summary of a meeting by the ISSS

Nina18 September 202426 July 2025
Cultural perspectives, Religion, World

Our experience at Riti Settennali 2024

Riti Settennali takes place every 7 years in Italy. It is one of Europe’s last religious festivals featuring public acts of corporal penance. Continue reading Our experience at Riti Settennali 2024

Nina31 August 202428 October 2025
Social dimensions, Understanding self-injury

Kimberley Woods’ journey from self-injury to Olympic success

From her struggle with mental health and self-injury, to being an Olympics medal winner, Kimberley Woods is an inspiration for everyone Continue reading Kimberley Woods’ journey from self-injury to Olympic success

Nina8 August 202426 July 2025
Cultural perspectives, Gender studies, Interviews, Politics & society, Religion, World

The significance of Ashura practices among Shia women

Shia muslims throughout the world celebrated Ashura, the 10th day of the month of Muharram. We asked Sabrina Mervin to tell us more about the specific role of women during this event. Continue reading The significance of Ashura practices among Shia women

Nina21 July 202426 July 2025

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