Self-injury Synonyms

If a child or teen reveals at any time that they have had recent thoughts of self-injury or suicide, professional assistance from a mental healthcare provider or care facility should be sought immediately.

Aggression, self-injury, and mood disorders are sometimes associated with the disability.

Self-mutilation, also called self-harm, self-injury or cutting, is the intentional destruction of tissue or alteration of the body done without the conscious wish to commit suicide, usually in an attempt to relieve tension.

However, self-injury appears to give these people an immediate release from almost unbearable tension caused by anxiety, anger, or sadness.

Some researchers separate self-mutilators into several groups, based on their psychological condition, motivation for harming themselves, and degree to which they practice self-injury.