Self-injury doesn’t stop as the act of injuring oneself ends. It can linger through thoughts, reminders, and consequences. Let’s explore some of the many ways self-injury can impact people and their daily life. Continue reading Overlooked aspects I wish people knew about self-injury
The experience of individuals who engage in self-injury is still often overlooked. For example, the choice of self-injury methods has rarely been investigated in academic research. Little is known about why an individual turns to a specific method instead of another. The current study seeks to provide answers to this interrogation. Continue reading What factors influence the choice of a self-injury method among adults with repeated self-injury?
Self-injury’s most common function is emotion regulation, but this shouldn’t overshadow other functions. Continue reading Self-injury isn’t just about depression
Mental health struggles aren’t just passing issues. And yet, seasonal events can still have an influence on well-being. Continue reading How do autumn and school months impact teens’ self-injury?
Summer is a season many people are looking forward to. But for those who struggle with self-injury, coping with scars in hot weather can be stressful. Continue reading Too hot to hide: summer and self-harm
When I first discovered self-injury communities on Reddit in 2018, I was surprised by the amount of slang terms members were using and that I couldn’t understand. “Styro”, “beans”, “grippy sock jail”, anyone who isn’t part of the community would have trouble making sense of these terms. Continue reading Self-injury slang online: building community through language
Self-injury photographs have been the target of many social media bans over the past years. Yet they still exist, often resisting censorship in more hidden communities. Why do people take them? Continue reading Why do people take photos of their self-injury?
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
Research has found that NSSI triples the risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It is therefore important to understand the connection between NSSI and suicide. Continue reading Self-injury vs suicide: key differences and risks explained
A study published this month provides new findings about the impact of mental imagery, such as imagination, thoughts or mental sensations, on NSSI. Continue reading April 2024 review: mental imagery – SIRA & ISSS meetings
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