Self harm

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People who self harm deliberately injure themselves, mostly as a way of coping with painful and difficult feelings. They are not usually trying to commit suicide, but are at greater risk of doing so. There's lots of help and support available - for example, you can call Saneline on               0845 767 8000       .

What causes self harm?

Triggers include low self-esteem, incest, rape, bullying, a death in the family, work pressures, money trouble, depression and relationship problems. Most self harm takes place in private and is kept secret from others. Instead of expressing their feelings openly, people who self harm take things out on their bodies, and often say it makes them feel more in control of certain situations and feelings.

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