{"id":36714,"date":"2017-12-26T08:00:39","date_gmt":"2017-12-26T16:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/?p=36714"},"modified":"2018-01-26T08:59:52","modified_gmt":"2018-01-26T16:59:52","slug":"best-of-2017-goodtherapy-orgs-top-resources-for-non-suicidal-self-harm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodtherapy.org\/blog\/best-non-suicidal-self-harm-websites-2017-1226175","title":{"rendered":"Best of 2017: GoodTherapy.org’s Top Resources for Non-Suicidal Self-Harm"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"SealThough some people believe self-harming<\/a> behaviors such as cutting<\/a> or burning may indicate a person’s desire to die or serve as a precursor to a suicide<\/a> attempt, not everyone who self-harms has suicidal thoughts or ideation. Many misconceptions surround nonsuicidal self-harm, from demographics affected to possible outcomes of this behavior. Though there may currently be more data available on adolescent girls who self-harm than on any other population, this should not be taken as an indication that adolescent girls are the only individuals who self-harm. People of any age, gender, or ethnicity might be inclined to self-injure.<\/p>\n

Another common misconception about self-injury is that those who self-harm do so only in order to seek attention. For some people, self-injury may indeed be a method of asking for help, but for others, actions like cutting or burning might be a way to relieve stress<\/a> or cope with anxiety<\/a>-inducing situations. Others report self-harming behaviors help them stop dissociating<\/a>, or feeling numb or disconnected from life.<\/p>\n

Self-harming behavior might also be related to another mental health concern such as posttraumatic stress<\/a>, borderline personality<\/a>, bipolar<\/a>, or depression<\/a>. When a person receives treatment for the mental health concern, the desire to self-harm may decrease as well-being improves.\u00a0

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If you or someone who know is self-harming, whatever the cause and whether suicidal thought or intent is present or not, it is very important to seek help<\/a> for yourself or the person you care about immediately. Please visit our crisis resources page<\/a> for more information about finding the right help.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more about non-suicidal self-injury and find related information and resources, GoodTherapy.org has collected several resources that address non-suicidal self harm. Keep reading for our top websites and organizations discussing self-harm in 2017.<\/p>\n