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Understanding self-harm
- Authors:
- CSIPKE Emese, et al
- Publisher:
- SANE
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Place of publication:
- London
Non-accidental self-harm without suicidal intent by cutting, scratching or burning the skin and other tissue, by taking overdoses of prescription and over-the-counter medications, by bruising, by ingesting harmful substances or objects and by other methods is finally being discussed in the media and researched by academics. Little by little, its meanings and functions are uncovered in writings by survivors and reports based on clinical experience and academic studies. SANE wanted to add to this research effort and in 2005 a web based questionnaire was launchedcharting the journey from first acts of self-harm through to the time when self-harm can be left behind, with a special focus on the social context in which self-harm takes place. This report is intended as a source of information and most importantly, a discussion point for people who self-harm, their families, treatment professionals who work with people who self-harm and research professionals and students who work on the subject.