Self-Harm Disorder Blogs

Being fond of something is quite normal. Some love soccer games and do not miss any game or championship. Others may be fond of cats and talk about them whenever they have small talk. Yet, in some cases, focusing on something turns into obsession. That can also be a kind of norm but when you […]

Self-harm or so-called Non-Suicidal Self-Injury is not a rare situation. Do you know that up to 10% of young people experienced self-injury at least once[1]? The causes for self-harm are diverse, they relate to multiple aspects as follows: Physical reasons; Low self-esteem; Social-related problems; Psychological reasons; Mental health issues. Yet the result is still the […]

An Emotional Support or Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a special type of assistance animal that helps to alleviate the onset of autosomal or emotional impairments such as modesty, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In most cases, these animals are usually brought in by a licensed mental health professional under the prescription of an individualized […]

Depending on the state and the laws there, if you inform your therapist that you have been self-harming, he or she. In the USA, it is legal for many therapists to warn specific behaviors in the presence of threats to oneself and others. Self-injury is often a gray area: several therapists could mistake it for […]

Maintaining your stable state of mind requires various methods. Some treatment for mental health recovery can be taken without mandatory inpatient stay yet, in some cases, it is better for a patient to stay under the supervision of psych specialists to return to stability and well-being. That is what is often called a mental health […]

Struggling for mental health can be a daunting task for an individual suffering from any kind of mental health issues. Typically, the disorder has its ups and downs, and in crises, the help of a professional is a must. Sometimes, outpatient treatment doesn’t work as efficiently as it is supposed. In the acute manifestation of […]

Statistics on the prevalence of non-suicidal self-injury show that many people engage in self-harm. Approximately 17 percent of people are likely to engage in self-harm behavior during their lifetime. Some forms of self-harm don’t leave visible scars, like substance abuse, restricted eating and engaging in risky behavior. However, the most common form of self-harm includes […]

When you’re struggling with overwhelming emotional distress, you may feel like the only way to cope with it is by engaging in self-harm behavior. Though it can provide you with momentary relief by taking your attention away from your overwhelming thoughts, it’s not a permanent solution. According to one analysis of the prevalence of non-suicidal […]