In my body-oriented psychotherapy practice, I often refer clients to acupuncture and moxibustion when there is self-injurious behavior like cutting or burning. There is some research on the efficacy ...

Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) comprises a range of repetitive, deliberate actions that result in physical harm to one’s own body, including head-banging, self-biting and skin-picking. It is highly ...

At Rosewood, our specialty is the treatment of eating disorders. However, very rarely does someone present with just an eating disorder. It is common that comorbid issues are also present. Dr. Nicole ...

Current diagnostic codes inadequately address SITB in minoritized youths, highlighting the need for improved suicide prevention strategies. Over 13% of U.S. youth experience serious suicidal thoughts, ...

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings from a ...

Editor’s Note: This story contains details of self-harm that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental ...

Severe self-injurious behavior in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) poses a significant risk of permanent physical injury. Not all children respond to behavioral therapies. Findings from a ...

Prisoners in England are 41 to 67 times more likely to experience avoidable harms as a result of poor health care than the general public, suggest the findings of a case note review of medical records ...

Burning as self-harm is a form of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). It may be more common among young men. Self-harm, also known as self-injury, is any act of harm to yourself that’s deliberate but ...