Definition:
Deliberate self-harm is the deliberate and direct destruction or alteration of body tissue without conscious suicidal intent, but resulting in injury severe enough for tissue damage to occur. Basically, deliberate self-harm means doing something to cause immediate physical harm to yourself but not for the purpose of ending your life. Self-harm behaviors may include:
- Cutting
- Burning
- Needle-sticking
- Banging your head
- Carving on your skin
- Severe scratching
- Punching yourself
- Biting yourself
Cutting is often considered one of the most common methods of self-harm.
Also Known As: self-harm, non-suicidal self-injury, self-injury, self-mutilation, self-injurious behavior
