Self-injury
Self-injury
Self-injury (pronunciation: /sɛlf 'ɪndʒəri/), also known as self-harm or self-mutilation, is the act of deliberately harming one's own body, such as cutting or burning oneself. It's typically not meant as a suicide attempt. Rather, self-injury is an unhealthy way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger and frustration.
Etymology
The term "self-injury" originates from the Latin words "sui" meaning "of oneself" and "injuria" meaning "injury". It was first used in the medical literature in the 20th century to describe patients who intentionally hurt themselves.
Related Terms
- Cutting: This is a type of self-injury where individuals use a sharp object to make cuts or scratches on their skin.
- Burning: This refers to the act of burning one's own skin as a form of self-injury.
- Self-harm: This is a broader term that includes self-injury and other behaviors that are harmful to oneself.
- Non-suicidal self-injury: This term is used to differentiate self-harm behaviors that are not intended to result in death from suicide attempts.
- Mental health: This is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-injury
- Wikipedia's article - Self-injury
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