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self-harm — self harmˈ noun and intransitive verb • • • Main Entry: ↑self … Useful english dictionary
Self-harm — This article focuses on repetitive self harm, not on severe self harm inflicted during psychosis. For forms of self harm related to body image, sexuality and wartime, see Body modification, Algolagnia and Self inflicted wound respectively. Self… … Wikipedia
self-harm — UK / US noun [uncountable] physical harm that someone with emotional problems deliberately does to their own body, for example by cutting their skin Derived word: self harm UK / US verb intransitive Word forms self harm : present tense… … English dictionary
self-harm — noun deliberate injury to oneself, typically as a manifestation of a psychological or psychiatric disorder. verb commit self harm. Derivatives self harmer noun … English new terms dictionary
self-harm — /sɛlf ˈham/ (say self hahm) verb (i) 1. → self injure. –noun 2. the act of intentionally harming oneself, often as a symptom of an emotional disorder …
Harm reduction — is a philosophy of public health, intended to be a progressive alternative to the prohibition of certain potentially dangerous lifestyle choices in society. The central idea of harm reduction is the recognition that some people always have and… … Wikipedia
Self-destructive behaviour — is a widely used phrase describing a broad set of extreme actions and emotions including self harm and drug abuse. It can take a variety of forms, and be undertaken for a variety of reasons. It is most visible in young adults and adolescents, but … Wikipedia
Self-hatred — ( also called self loathing) refers to an extreme dislike and hatred of oneself, or being angry at or even prejudice towards oneself. The term is also used to designate a dislike or hatred of a group, family, social class, or stereotype to which… … Wikipedia
Self-destruction — may refer to:*Self destruct, a mechanism which causes a device to destroy itself *Self destructive behaviour, a broad set of extreme actions and emotions including self harm and drug abuse *Self hatred, an extreme dislike of oneself … Wikipedia
deliberate self-harm — any attempt at self injury or self poisoning, which often occurs in the context of acute stress, personality disorder, depression, and alcoholism. Treatment consists of various forms of psychotherapy, a psychosocial assessment, and occasionally… … The new mediacal dictionary
