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Could you tell me what's the big deal about people who self-harm?
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Self Harm: Self harm is a habit or learned behavior which can include minor self cutting to more extreme self harm like suicide. Its a sign of emotional, psychiatric distress and needs to be helped by therapy, meds etc.
Answered 8/10/2013
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