If someone cuts themself where it is visible would you consider that a cry for attention or a plea for help?

I wouldn't know with: Out talking to the person. Self inflicted mutilation by cutting is one way that some people cope. It is not a healthy coping mechanism. People may cut themselves because they feel emotionally numb & it allows them to feel something. Some cut to distract from anxiety, depression or stress. Some people cut as a form of self- punishment. Some cut in the mistaken thought that it will let out evil.