Noun
self-injury (uncountable)
self-harm
A certain subset of people, self-injurers in particular, will have less ability to self-soothe that seems to be genetically mediated, so they may go to more desperate measures (binging, addiction, self-injury) in an attempt to feel better. Source: Internet
At the start of GIRL IN PIECES, Charlotte is recovering from her worst bout of self-injury yet, one that very nearly killed her and landed her in a treatment center with other struggling girls. Source: Internet
In addition, research suggests that self-injury may increase feelings of excitement and control, while decreasing emotions such as numbness or emptiness (Gratz, 2003). Source: Internet
Some people using zanamivir have had rare side effects of confusion, delirium and self-injury. Source: Internet
CHICAGO (AP) – Attempted suicides, drug overdoses, cutting and other types of self-injury have increased substantially in U.S. girls, a 15-year study of emergency room visits found. Source: Internet
It is important that you have support to process your own thoughts and feelings about your teen’s self-injury before you respond to your teen. Source: Internet