Self-harm, or self-mutilation, is the act of deliberately inflicting pain and damage to one's own body. Self-harm most often refers to cutting, burning, scratching, and other forms of external ...

Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find ... of the Cornell Research Program on Self-Injury and Recovery at Cornell University in New York state.

enabling better recovery from adversity. When presented with a challenge, a positive mindset allows you to see hurdles as chances for progress rather than immovable barriers. Positive self-talk ...

Dawn was a junior in high school when her secret was discovered - she was practicing self-harm, she was cutting herself. That was eight years ago. Today, Dawn is nearly 25, and has transformed ...

When removing your jewelry ... cause more harm. Instead, try applying gentle heat to your earlobe to expand the skin. Use a warm, not hot, cloth for this. If the earring back may be stuck in your ear, ...

You’ll learn not just how to remove your ball earrings, but also about recovery, choosing your next earring ... The ability to remove stud earrings without causing harm is a skill that needs proper ...

The encouragement of self-harm will be criminalised in an update to the Online Safety Bill, the government has said. Content that encourages someone to harm themselves will be targeted in a new ...

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by mental health issues or self-harm, the following organisations may be able to help. Mind provides advice and support on a range of topics ...

Self-injury can look like attempted suicide, and some who self-harm do ultimately go on to attempt suicide. But many people who intentionally hurt themselves are not suicidal.