Does light exposure have an influence on self-harm?
The level of light exposure during the day and night may have an impact on self-harm, along with many psychiatric disorders. Continue reading Does light exposure have an influence on self-harm?
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Can melatonin reduce self-harm in youths?
A study published in March 2023 suggests melatonin could decrease self-harm in youths, but the results should be interpreted with caution. Continue reading Can melatonin reduce self-harm in youths?
Exploring the role of blood in self-injury
The following article deals with sensitive topics which may be distressing to some readers. Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is the intentional damage of one’s body without suicidal intent and for reasons that are not socially or culturally accepted. Several methods are used, such as cutting, burning, hitting or scratching. Depending on the method used and the severity of the injury, the behavior can draw blood. From … Continue reading Exploring the role of blood in self-injury
Is self-harm an addiction?
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) has no well-established diagnosis yet. While episodes of self-inflicted injury that occurred only once or a twice are considered NSSI by some researchers and health-care providers, another definition argues that NSSI is a repetitive behavior1. NSSI has no diagnosis in the DSM-5 yet, but it is included as a condition for further study and the proposed diagnosis states that NSSI is a … Continue reading Is self-harm an addiction?
The science behind self-injury: what happens in the body
Research about non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is still relatively new, but it is developing through different approaches such as the psychological, cultural, and more recently biological approach. Yet, it is still poorly understood from biological and clinical perspectives1. These perspectives can be valuable for the understanding of self-harm. Self-reported data is not always accurate and there is a need for “laboratory tasks” to “clarify the mechanisms … Continue reading The science behind self-injury: what happens in the body
Exploring self-harm 