A meta-analysis of 38 studies found that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is twice as prevalent in female teenagers as it is in men in North America and Europe but not in Asia. The study, led by Fiona ...

Burning as self-harm is a form of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). It may be more common among young men. Self-harm, also known as self-injury, is any act of harm to yourself that’s deliberate but ...

Self-injury remains a stigmatized topic, even amongst some mental health professionals (e.g., Andersson, 2024). It can be viewed as “manipulative” or simply attention-seeking (Tien Shan, 2024). It can ...

Moderate to severe anxiety, depression, and shortness of breath indicate increased risk for nonfatal self-injury (NFSI) among patients newly diagnosed with cancer, according to a Canadian study. In a ...

The company is expanding its efforts to protect ChatGPT users in cases where conversations may turn to self-harm.

This article discusses self-inflicted injury and mental illness. If you, or someone you know, need advice and help with any of the issues raised, support organisations are listed at the end. On a May ...

Why do most (if not all) major social media platforms address self-harm in their community guidelines? Why are algorithms needed to respond to social media searches for self-harm with the message, ...

You may not always know when someone you love is engaging in self-harm. It’s often a secretive behavior, hidden by clothing or under the guise of injuries from sports and other activities. When ...