Practical Advice for Self-Harm

Self-harm is a serious problem. Learn how internet and social media use can make people susceptible to self-harm.

Understanding Self-Harm

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Self-harm is when someone injures or hurts themselves deliberately. They might do so because they feel it is a way to control the emotional pain or psychological trauma they are experiencing or have experienced in the past.

Self-Harm and Social Media

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There are a wide variety of reasons someone might self-harm, and exposure to self-harm in the media or related content on social media can be one of them.

Cyberbullying and Self-Harm

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With our dependence on mobile communication and the far-reaching nature of technology, cyberbullying victims do not experience respite from their harassment. Cyberbullying and online abuse can therefore be triggers for self-harm.

Is the Internet Dangerous for People Who Self-Harm?

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People who have already self-harmed or continue to self-harm might get triggered more frequently and more easily than someone who is considering hurting themselves for the first time. Very young or vulnerable people with internet access and a history of self-harm should be carefully looked after and supervised if necessary.

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