I studied self harm in my degree and it was a very interesting and difficult topic to study. I also worked in a residential unit where the children self harmed.

The debate we discussed was should self harmers in care be allowed to use sterile objects to be able to self harm with to prevent infection?

Self harm is a coping mechanism. If harmers are going to harm then shouldnt they be given clean equipment?

Self harm is not always about cutting, hitting or scratching yourself it can also be taking drugs, enetering abusive relationships repeatedly, excessive gambling........

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