A population-based study revealed reasons behind elevated suicide risk, attempted suicides, and other selfharm, which require special health care, among a and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. Comorbid disorders, especially non-affective psychoses and the affective and anxiety disorders, explained…
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One in 10 Florida teens report engaging in ‘digital self-harm’
Approximately 10% of Florida middle and high school students report having engaged in “digital self-harm”—they have cyberbullied themselves. It is an emerging form of self-harm that may be increasing among adolescents, according to a recent study led by an FIU…
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Woman who used to self-harm upset as Facebook censors selfie that shows scars
A nursery teacher who battled self harming says Facebook knocked her confidence after censoring her ’empowering’ recovery photo – because it showed her scars. Nadine Goranova posted a picture of herself in a halter neck top last week to prove…
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If you're having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, know that you're not alone
As we reach week five of lockdown, if you don’t know who Joe Tracini is: you need to stay in more. Joe is a performer (some of you may recognise from Hollyoaks) who has been posting hysterical, parodical dance tutorials…
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