A compassionate approach

Zakaria, Rozanizam (2023) A compassionate approach. The Health, 6 (48). p. 23. ISSN 2600-9188

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article (Electronic Media)
Additional Information:	6940/106591
Uncontrolled Keywords:	self-harm, compassion, adolescents
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine Kulliyyah of Medicine > Department of Psychiatry
Depositing User:	Dr Rozanizam Zakaria
Date Deposited:	13 Sep 2023 15:34
Last Modified:	13 Sep 2023 15:34
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/106591

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