Self-Injurious Behavior
An often misunderstood behavior of some people with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), is self-injurious behavior. There are millions of people around the world who intentionally and compulsively injure themselves. Some self-injurers suffer from BPD. What is self-injury? Why would someone hurt themselves? What help is available?
A Bright Red Scream: Self-Mutilation and the Language of Pain
Marilee Strong's book, A Bright Red Scream, is a detailed look into self-injury. This is a must read for therapists, self-injurers, and those who care about them.
Marilee Strong's book, A Bright Red Scream, is a detailed look into self-injury. This is a must read for therapists, self-injurers, and those who care about them.
Self-Injurious Behavior
Self-injury meaning and definition.
Self-injury meaning and definition.
Self-Injury's Physiological Markers
Cutting, a type of self-harm, is a major public health issue. Although it is a not a new problem, research has helped to shed light on the cause.
Cutting, a type of self-harm, is a major public health issue. Although it is a not a new problem, research has helped to shed light on the cause.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives
S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a treatment program for self-Injures based in Illinois. They provide a wealth of services including residential treatment.
S.A.F.E. Alternatives is a treatment program for self-Injures based in Illinois. They provide a wealth of services including residential treatment.
Visit Self-Injury.net
Self-Injury.net is a website created by a self-injurer to help create a community and decrease the isolation so often felt. This website can trigger some to self-injure so it is important take precautions.
Self-Injury.net is a website created by a self-injurer to help create a community and decrease the isolation so often felt. This website can trigger some to self-injure so it is important take precautions.
Coolnurse.com's Self Injury Page
This website gives a good overview of self injury, including facts, and helpful links.
This website gives a good overview of self injury, including facts, and helpful links.