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Mental Health

Self-Harm: What It Means & What Can Help

What is self-harm? Self-harm is a broad term that describes the act of hurting yourself on purpose. It is also known as self-inflicted violence, self-injury, or self-mutilation. Self-harm could include any of the following behaviors: People can also harm themselves by drinking alcohol, smoking or taking drugs (all of which could lead to addiction), eating …

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Challenging Mental Health Myths and Stereotypes

One of the most discriminatory stereotypes that persist is the incorrect association between mental health problems and violent behavior. People often avoid living or socializing with people with mental health challenges because they assume people with mental health challenges are dangerous and violent. As a result, these individuals often face all sorts of discrimination. Stigma …

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With Coercive Control, the Abuse Is Not Physical but Psychological

UK announced in 2014 that a new domestic abuse offense of “coercive and controlling behavior” was to be introduced, which carries a penalty of up to five years in prison – as well as a fine. This was to help victims identify the behavior they are suffering as wrong and encourage them to report it, …

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