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
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
People from the LGBTQ+ community are more at risk for self-injury. Why, and how can we help? Continue reading Understanding self-harm in LGBTQ+ people
Self-injury awareness can be raised in many ways, and sometimes fiction and art can be a powerful tool. The Self Injury Through Time theater project was launched in February 2024 in Bristol. Continue reading Historical perspectives on self-injury explored through theater: interview with Dr. Alanna Skuse
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
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