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self-harm
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self-harm
n
(Psychology) the practice of cutting or otherwise wounding oneself, usually considered as indicating psychological disturbance
self-harming  n


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NHS Direct: 0845 4647 CAPTION(S): BETTER - Katie attending a ball by website YouthNet HIDDEN MISERY - doctors told Katie Hamilton she was fine SCARS - Katie Hamilton's arm after years of self-harming
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If self-harming inmates are labeled manipulative and therefore not treated, this may lead to their death, because research demonstrates that these "'manipulative" individuals are at risk of suicide and need treatment.
 
 
 
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