self-harm

My Doctor Discovered Injuries I'd Given Myself — Then Did The Absolute Wrong Thing

"As I stood mostly naked under her gaze, I became a problem, not a person."
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What To Do If Someone Actually Threatens To Harm Themselves If You Break Up

The scenario was brought up in "Vanderpump Rules" and then debunked. But there's a legitimate way to handle it if does happen to you.
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My Daughter Told Me She Wanted To Die. To Save Her Life, I Gave Her Permission To End It.

"There’d be no stopping Faith... if we could get her to adulthood alive."
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Your Teen May Be Engaging In 'Digital Self-Harm.' Here's What To Know.

A recent study found that young people who engage in the behavior are more likely to consider or attempt suicide.
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I'm A Therapist Working With Clients Who Self-Harm. Then I Started Cutting Myself.

"With each incident, I became less shocked at what I had done to myself, and therefore willing to use tools increasingly likely to cause injury and scarring."
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If You See Me In A Tank Top, Please Don’t Ask Me Where I Got My Scars

"Every time tank top season arrives, I not only get a bit self-conscious, but also depressed."
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How To Prevent Suicide Among Tweens

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for children ages 10 to 14, who are online more than ever before. A center in New Mexico is working to change that.
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What Not To Say When Talking About Suicide

Our words matter. How we talk about mental health affects whether people feel safe speaking up or getting help.
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What To Do If You Recently Started Having Thoughts Of Self-Harm

You don't have to contemplate suicide for your thoughts to be dangerous. Here are the signs your mental health is at risk and how to address it.
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Lady Gaga Doesn't Want To Glamorize Her History With Self-Harm

The superstar got candid about trauma and PTSD in a powerful new Elle magazine interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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