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Self-harm is when someone hurts themselves on purpose as a way of trying to manage distressing or overwhelming feelings and experiences. Someone who is self-harming might be dealing with lots of intense thoughts and feelings, and hurting themselves may feel like the only way to cope.
Read our guide to self-harm to learn more about what self-harm is, what the signs of self-harm are in a young person, and where to get support.