Understanding Self-Harm: Methods and Support Resources

* Cutting: This is the most common form of self-harm. People who cut themselves use sharp objects, such as knives, razors, or scissors, to make cuts on their skin.

* Burning: This involves using heat to burn the skin. People who burn themselves may use lighters, matches, or cigarettes to do this.

* Hitting: This involves hitting oneself with objects or body parts. People who hit themselves may punch themselves, slap themselves, or hit themselves with objects such as hammers or rocks.

* Scratching: This involves using sharp objects or fingernails to scratch the skin.

* Pinching: This involves using fingers or objects to pinch the skin.

* Pulling hair: This involves pulling out hair from the head, eyebrows, or other body parts.

* Biting: This involves biting oneself, usually on the arms or legs.

* Head banging: This involves hitting one's head against a hard surface.

* Overdosing: This involves taking too much of a drug or medication, often with the intention of harming oneself.

* Poisoning: This involves ingesting toxic substances, such as bleach or cleaning products, with the intention of harming oneself.

* Drowning: This involves submerging oneself in water with the intention of harming oneself.

* Jumping from heights: This involves jumping from a high place, such as a building or bridge, with the intention of harming oneself.