A meta-analysis of 38 studies found that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is twice as prevalent in female teenagers as it is in men in North America and Europe but not in Asia. The study, led by Fiona ...

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London, in partnership with ...

A new study by UCLA and Kaiser Permanente Northwest's Center for Health Research demonstrates a health care approach matching ...

Individuals sometimes face emotional challenges they may struggle to express, leading to behaviors that cause concern. Two such behaviors are self-harm and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs).

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In a new study this week, doctors describe a form of self-injury among teenagers called self-embedding, which involves inserting objects into the skin or muscle. The ...

What do these high profile individuals have in common? Singer, Fiona Apple; Comedian, Russell Brand; Actress, Drew Barrymore; Actor, Johnny Depp; Actor, Colin Farrell ...

In today’s fast-paced world, emotional well-being often takes a back seat, leading many to engage in harmful patterns without realizing it. Emotional self-harm is a complex issue that can manifest in ...

You may not always know when someone you love is engaging in self-harm. It’s often a secretive behavior, hidden by clothing or under the guise of injuries from sports and other activities. When ...

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Teenagers who are addicted to the Internet are more likely to engage in self-harm behavior, according to an Australian-Chinese study. Researchers surveyed 1,618 adolescents aged 13 ...