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What is selfharm?
Selfharm is a term used to describe the intentional infliction of harm on one's own body without the intention of ending one's life. It can be a variety of behaviors, including cuts, burns, blows, or other actions that cause physical pain or harm.
The history of this phenomenon, unfortunately, is not new, but the term "self-harm" (from the English "self-harm") became popular relatively recently, especially with the advent of the Internet, where young people began to openly share their experiences and difficulties.
Causes of selfharm
People resort to selfharm for a variety of reasons, and it is often a manifestation of inner pain that is difficult to express in other ways. It can be related to depression, anxiety, feelings of isolation, or experienced violence. Selfharm can be a way to "free" emotional pain through physical pain, or a way to feel in control in situations where everything seems to be getting out of control.
Cultural and social context
Selfharm can have different meanings and attitudes in different cultures and societies. For example, in some communities it can be considered taboo, which is not talked about out loud. In others, this can be a reason for serious intervention and assistance.
However, it is worth noting that society in general began to talk more about mental health and related problems, including selfharm. The importance of supporting people who face it cannot be overemphasized. In many countries, there are hotlines, support groups, therapists who specialize in working with such patients.
Psychological help and support
If we talk about a modern approach to solving this problem, then psychotherapy plays a big role, in particular cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people understand their emotions, find alternative ways to express feelings and, most importantly, learn to cope with stress without harming themselves.
Selfharm is a signal that a person needs help. And it is very important not to leave such situations without attention, but to turn to specialists or support a person in his desire to find another way out of a difficult situation.
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