Is self-harm considered bad?

Self-harm is defined as 'intentionally damaging the body tissue for reasons which are not socially sanctioned'; therefore tattooing, hair cuts, and trimming fingernails are not considered forms of self harm, even though the person is damaging body tissue. read more

Self harm is not considered"bad" as much as it is considered harmful. People that self harm do it as a coping mechanism for extremely painful emotions. It is not a way to get attention, like some people think. It is an indicator that the person is in extreme psychological pain and does not have the skills to deal with it properly. read more

Self harm can lead to infection, as well as nerve or vascular damage. It also can escalate into suicidal behaviors. It’s treated with serious concern for these reasons. read more