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
Lin Shihyen made it her goal to bring self-injury to light. She released a photography book about those who have self-injured. Continue reading Lifting the stigma on self-injury in Japan: interview with photographer Lin Shihyen
Ireland and Wales released two reports about suicide and self-harm. They offer an overview of mental health in those countries, and plans to improve it. Continue reading February 2024 review: Ireland’s SH Registry – Wales’ Suicide and SH Strategy
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
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