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Is self harm considered a mental illness/disorder? why/why not. if it is what category would it be example, disorder of stress?
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Self Harm- NAMI: According to the National Association on Mental Illness, self harm is not a mental illness but a sign of emotional distress-a behavior that shows a need for better coping skills. It is also prevalent in people who have gone through a lot of abuse. The goal: therapy to develop enduring adaptive coping skills. https://www.nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/Related-Conditions/Self-harm
Answered 2/4/2016
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