Depressive Suicide Black Metal focuses on the themes of depression, suicide and self-harm. Does it glorify mental health issues or is it more than that? Continue reading Exploring self-harm in Depressive Suicidal Black Metal
The festive season is often associated to happiness and family connections. Do people self-harm more during Christmas and New Year? Continue reading Do people self-harm more during Christmas and New Year?
Self-harm is an umbrella term which can refer to a diversity of behaviors. Let’s see why it is important to use precise terminology. Continue reading The importance of defining self-harm
Despite gradual improvement in awareness about mental health and gender inequalities, female self-injury remains a stigmatized and misunderstood behavior Continue reading The stigma of self-harm in women
Self-injury is often associated to female teens. But it is a complex behavior which cannot easily be simplified without taking the risk of being misunderstood Continue reading Self-injury and gender: how self-harm differs between men and women
The Scottish Government has recently launched a national strategy specifically concerning self-injury. Continue reading Scotland’s Self-harm strategy and action plan 2023 to 2027
An unapologetic article about virginity testing was recently published on an academic website. Yet, virginity testing is harmful to women’s mental health Continue reading Medical journal turns blind eye to archaic views on virginity testing and self-injury
The level of light exposure during the day and night may have an impact on self-harm, along with many psychiatric disorders. Continue reading Does light exposure have an influence on self-harm?
A 1820 French ruling testifies to the use of self-mutilation by young conscripts to avoid military service Continue reading Self-mutilation to avoid military service in the early 19th century in France
A study published in March 2023 suggests melatonin could decrease self-harm in youths, but the results should be interpreted with caution. Continue reading Can melatonin reduce self-harm in youths?
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