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Self Injury

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Definition

Self-Injury, also commonly known as self-harm; self-mutilation; self-abuse; and self inflicted violence, is defined as the deliberate harming or alteration of one's body tissue without the conscious intent to commit suicide. Integral to this definition are several key concepts. First, self-injury is an act done to the self. Second, it is done by the self. Third, it must include some type of physical violence. Fourth, self-injury is not undertaken with the intent to kill oneself. And fifth, it is an intentional act.

(Adopted from: http://mysite.xtra.co.nz/~Selfinjury/)

	*Why people self-injure?*
	*Who is likely to self-injure?*
	*What helps people who self-injure?*
	*Alternatives to Self-Injurious behaviors*
	*Links*

http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/injury.html

http://mysite.xtra.co.nz/~Selfinjury/