Topics: Impulse Control : Self Injury
Self Injury can go by many names, such as: Cutting Self Injurious Behavior Deliberate Self Harm Self Inflicted Violence Repetitive Self-Harm Syndrome Self Injury is far more widespread than is generally realised, especially in adolescents under stress. It also seems to be more common among women, partly because men are more likely to express strong feelings, such as anger, outwardly. However, people from all walks of life self-injure. Many individuals who self-injure believe they are the only person that hurts themselves in this way. Fear, shame and guilt may force people to keep self-injury secret for many years, so when encountering or discovering self-injury it is vital that support and understanding be shown. This means, as well, that the true extent of the disorder is unknown. Research shows that where it is acceptable to talk about, many women, as well as some men, reveal that they have self-injured at some time.
Articles
Newspaper, periodical, magazine, and other on-line articles pertaining to SI. Scholarly research papers are welcome, as well.
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Resources
This category is for sites with resources and information about Self Injury, including comprehensive sites and organizations.
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Support Groups
These groups, communities, or meeting places provide an opportunity for people with a common experience (such as a condition or disease, or a care-giving role) to share their concerns, and to seek and offer information and advice.
Chats and Forums,
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