Self-harm is not usually an attempt at taking our own life, but a way of expressing deep emotional feelings, such as low self-esteem. It is also a way to cope with traumatic events or situations, such as the death of a loved one, or an abusive relationship. Self-harm is not an illness, it is an expression of personal distress.
Social media and self-harm in young people: help or hindrance?
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Jess Williams summarises a qualitative study that questions whether removing graphic self-harm content from social media helps or hinders young people.
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