A compassionate approach

• Main Author: Zakaria, Rozanizam
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: Revon Media Sdn Bhd 2023
• Subjects: BF Psychology; R Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/106591/7/106591_A%20compassionate%20approach.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106591/8/The%20Health%20June%202023.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/106591/; https://einkmedia.com/the-health-june-2023/0598959001687155587

Self-harming conduct was one of the mental health conditions affecting teenagers that required significant care. Teenage self-harming is a distressing issue that calls for a sympathetic and compassionate response. Self-harming behaviour, commonly referred to as self-injury or self-mutilation, describes intentional acts in which people harm their bodies. It entails harming oneself physically as a coping mechanism for emotional anguish, overpowering thoughts or feelings, or a feeling of inner turmoil. Self-harm techniques that are most frequently used include cutting, burning, scratching, striking, and bashing. Most of the time, self-harming behaviour is not an attempt at suicide but rather a technique for people to externalise and manage their emotional distress or regain control over their lives.