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Self harm
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| Self harm is a means by which some individuals express their emotion by injuring their body on purpose. It commonly takes the form of cutting, burning, scratching, hitting or punching. |
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| Other types of self harm, which may not be recognised as such, include alcohol and drug misuse. These have serious long-term health consequences and, like other forms of self harm, may be due to underlying emotional or psychological difficulties. |
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| Eating disorders are a further form of self harm, where there is an abnormal attitude towards food . They include anorexia nervosa, bulimia and binge eating. |
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| Self harm is usually a symptom of other health problems such as depression, grief, self-hatred and emotional distress. It can be very difficult to treat successfully. This section contains information and resources on recognising self harm and taking steps to overcome it. |
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