Among adolescents, rates of nonfatal self-harm may be higher in older teens, females, and those who are multiracial, according to an analysis of data from hospitals in California. Researchers analyzed ...

Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental ...

Men are more likely to die by suicide globally. One of the strongest predictors of death by suicide is self-harm. This is when a person physically hurts themselves as a way of dealing with very ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters, please call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 to connect with a trained ...

Individuals sometimes face emotional challenges they may struggle to express, leading to behaviors that cause concern. Two such behaviors are self-harm and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs).

Most of us know what it’s like to be a teenager at school – and how it feels to fit into (or fall outside of) a school’s social hierarchy. This typically includes some version of the popular kids, the ...

Acts of self-harm like self-cutting or overdosing may be carried out for a variety of reasons, most commonly to: Express and relieve bottled-up anger or tension. Feel more in control of a seemingly ...

The realization that your adolescent is engaging in self-harm can start with something subtle, like a sleeve pulled down quickly when someone walks into the room. A scratch that doesn’t quite make ...