People often keep it a secret, but the urge to self-harm isn’t uncommon, especially in adolescents and young adults. Many ...

Over 600,000.  That’s the number of people who visited emergency departments across the United States in 2022 due to ...

Self-harm is a way of trying to ease emotional pain through intentionally causing physical harm. Self-injury, like cutting or burning the skin, and intentional self-poisoning, like taking more ...

Emergency department visits for self-harm have spiked since the pandemic. Experts explain the psychology behind the behavior and how to overcome it. Megan walked the halls of her suburban Houston ...

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- About 25% of young people engage in self injury at some point, according to the Centers for Disease Control. It can be heartbreaking to learn that someone you care about is ...

(CNN) — Megan walked the halls of her suburban Houston junior high in shame. It was the first time she had to attend school with bruises on her face from the abuse by her father, who was an alcoholic.

Self-harm is a secret battle, a whisper of pain tucked away under long sleeves and soft smiles. It’s not only about physical wounds; it’s about profound emotional upheaval that people outside of its ...

Signs that an individual might be on the verge of self-harm are often found in their online actions, but can word choices in posts indicate who is at particular risk and when? The results also ...

Self-injury remains a stigmatized topic, even amongst some mental health professionals (e.g., Andersson, 2024). It can be viewed as “manipulative” or simply attention-seeking (Tien Shan, 2024). It can ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - With spring break approaching, mental health experts are urging parents to check in with their children, as data suggests youth self-harm incidents rise after school breaks.

Q: I have a dilemma. As a senior, I’m a leader in my sport (I don’t want to share which one). Our coach says I should be a role model for the younger players. I do try. I love the sport, and I enjoy ...