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
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
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
March has seen several news about the influence of social media and online activity on teenagers’ mental health. Continue reading March 2024 review: Bill C-63 – Meta’s adviser on suicide and self-injury quits
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
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
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