Too hot to hide: summer and self-harm
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
Category: Social dimensions
Self-injury slang online: building community through language
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
Why do people take photos of their self-injury?
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?
How self-injury differs around the world
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
Self-injury across the world: summary of a meeting by the ISSS
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
Kimberley Woods’ journey from self-injury to Olympic success
From her struggle with mental health and self-injury, to being an Olympics medal winner, Kimberley Woods is an inspiration for everyone Continue reading Kimberley Woods’ journey from self-injury to Olympic success
Understanding self-harm in LGBTQ+ people
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 importance of defining self-harm
Self-harm is an umbrella term which can refer to a diversity of behaviors. Let’s see why it is important to use precise terminology. Continue reading The importance of defining self-harm
The stigma of self-harm in women
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 and gender: how self-harm differs between men and 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
Exploring self-harm 