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Is self-harm indicates severe depression and how to behave in this case?
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CLARIFY?: Not sure what you mean by "self -harm". Do you mean suicidal or self injury. Suicidal can be a part of severe depression but also other disorders. Self injury is typically a part of a personality disorder "borderline".
Answered 1/3/2015
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Many causes: Self-harm may reflect depression, but it can have many causes. It is a serious symptom. If you have it or a one close to you dose, seek a professional assessment. Be sure to be honest about what is going on: too often, people are ashamed that they are hurting themselves and hide it. If it has happening deliberately and repeatedly, it will not go away on its own.
Answered 4/11/2016
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