Selfharm

• Most common forms of self harm

  • Burning
  • Scratching
  • Banging or hitting body parts
• Self harm


  A symptom of borderline personality disorder
• Conditions self harm may be a symptom of

  • Anxiety disorders
  • Schizophrenia
  • Post traumatic stress disorder
  • Substance abuse
  • Depression
• Signs of planned self harm or intentional injury

  • Saying "I wish i was dead"
  • Thinking about killing oneself
  • Feeling of hopelessness
  • Previous suicide attempt
  • Sudden change in behavior
  • Withdrawal from friends and activities
  • Increased use of alcohol and other drugs
  • Mood swings, emotional outbursts, high level or irritability or aggressions