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Self-harm

Self-harm is when you deliberately hurt yourself physically. It's often a way of trying to cope with intense feelings and emotions. Self-harm can be really dangerous, and has long-term effects on your physical and mental health. If you're struggling with self-harm, it's important that you get help and learn various ways of dealing with tough times.

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What is self-harm?

There are many reasons why someone self-harms, but most often it’s a way of coping with difficult emotions.

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