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Self-harm: Added a source and information on the risk factors for NSSI

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{{See also|Mortification of the flesh|Self-flagellation}}
{{See also|Mortification of the flesh|Self-flagellation}}


Self-harm is a psychological phenomenon in which subjects feel compelled to physically injure themselves (for example, the cutting, burning or hitting of oneself) as an outlet for self-hatred, [[anxiety]], or anger, and is related to numerous [[psychological disorders]].{{cite journal |last1=Laye-Gindhu |first1=Aviva |last2=Schonert-Reichl |first2=Kimberly A. |title=Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Among Community Adolescents: Understanding the 'Whats' and 'Whys' of Self-Harm |journal=Journal of Youth and Adolescence |date=October 2005 |volume=34 |issue=5 |pages=447–457 |doi=10.1007/s10964-005-7262-z |s2cid=145689088 }}{{citation |author=Klonsky, D. |year=2007 |title=The functions of deliberate self-injury: A review of the evidence |journal=Clinical Psychological Review |volume=27 |pages=226–239 |doi=10.1016/j.cpr.2006.08.002 |pmid=17014942 |issue=2|s2cid=1321836 }}{{cite journal |last1=Muehlenkamp |first1=Jennifer J. |title=Self-Injurious Behavior as a Separate Clinical Syndrome. |journal=American Journal of Orthopsychiatry |date=2005 |volume=75 |issue=2 |pages=324–333 |doi=10.1037/0002-9432.75.2.324 |pmid=15839768 |citeseerx=10.1.1.874.2944 }}
Self-harm is a psychological phenomenon in which subjects feel compelled to physically injure themselves (for example, the cutting, burning or hitting of oneself) as an outlet for self-hatred, [[anxiety]], or anger, and is related to numerous [[psychological disorders]].{{cite journal |last1=Laye-Gindhu |first1=Aviva |last2=Schonert-Reichl |first2=Kimberly A. |title=Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Among Community Adolescents: Understanding the 'Whats' and 'Whys' of Self-Harm |journal=Journal of Youth and Adolescence |date=October 2005 |volume=34 |issue=5 |pages=447–457 |doi=10.1007/s10964-005-7262-z |s2cid=145689088 }}{{citation |author=Klonsky, D. |year=2007 |title=The functions of deliberate self-injury: A review of the evidence |journal=Clinical Psychological Review |volume=27 |pages=226–239 |doi=10.1016/j.cpr.2006.08.002 |pmid=17014942 |issue=2|s2cid=1321836 }}{{cite journal |last1=Muehlenkamp |first1=Jennifer J. |title=Self-Injurious Behavior as a Separate Clinical Syndrome. |journal=American Journal of Orthopsychiatry |date=2005 |volume=75 |issue=2 |pages=324–333 |doi=10.1037/0002-9432.75.2.324 |pmid=15839768 |citeseerx=10.1.1.874.2944 }}


In some cases, self-harm can lead to [[accidental death]] or [[suicide]] due to its [[Self-destructive behavior|self-destructive]] nature. However, it is not a definitive indicator of either the desire to attempt suicide or even [[suicidal ideation]].{{Cite web|url=http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/teen-angst/201210/understanding-suicide-and-self-harm|title=Understanding Suicide and Self-harm|website=Psychology Today|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-01}} For this reason, self-harm is sometimes also called non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI).
In some cases, self-harm can lead to [[accidental death]] or [[suicide]] due to its [[Self-destructive behavior|self-destructive]] nature. However, it is not a definitive indicator of either the desire to attempt suicide or even [[suicidal ideation]].{{Cite web|url=http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/teen-angst/201210/understanding-suicide-and-self-harm|title=Understanding Suicide and Self-harm|website=Psychology Today|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-01}} For this reason, self-harm is sometimes also called non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). NSSI also has risk factors like experiencing abuse or trauma, age, and sexual orientation.  People who experience abuse or trauma may commit NSSI so they can feel like they are in control of a situation.  Individuals who are teenagers/young adults are more likely to start committing NSSI.  Lastly, people who identify themselves within the LGBTQ+ community may do NSSI on themselves because they often experience social rejection. {{Cite web |last=Cleveland Clinic |date=May 9 2023 |title=Self-Harm (Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder) |url=https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12201-self-harm |access-date=April 21 2026 |website=Cleveland Clinic}}


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