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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The increase in rates of girls’ self-injury became a global phenomenon. Why? Continue reading May 2024 review: Deliberate self-harm in France – Girls’ mental health – Australian Defence Force
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