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?
Self-harm is often a way of coping with painful and difficult feelings and distress. Someone may harm themselves because they feel overwhelmed and don't know how else to deal with things. It's usually a very private issue and motivations and methods will differ from one person to another. Some forms of self-harm carry a serious risk, but this doesn't mean someone who self-harms is always intending to cause themselves serious injury.
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