Female Deliberate Self-Harm: The Women’s Perspectives

What is it about?

In this article I discuss the findings from interviews with young women who had engaged in deliberate self-harm (particularly non-suicidal self-injury, although some had also made suicide attempts). The understandings of these women, which encompasses initial motivators for self-harm, through to help-seeking and experiences of others' responses, are presented.

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Why is it important?

Although there has been a great deal of research into self-harm in recent years, in-depth investigation into the experiences of those who engage in this behaviour is still needed.