Self Harm/Suicidalility

The Journey of Awareness and Healing “My daughter was 11 when she first started wearing her hair loose and covering her ears, even while sleeping. I didn't notice anything unusual until our anniversary dinner a few months later, when I saw a large discoloration on her right earlobe. When I asked, she changed the subject. My husband suggested it might be her eczema flair-up. That night, I examined her discolored patch and was shocked to find it was a scratch—she had been skin-

Trichotillomania is part of a group of mental health conditions known as Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB). These involve repetitive self-grooming behaviors that can harm the body. Often dismissed as mere bad habits, they can lead to physical and mental health issues. Manisha is a 49-year-old female. Manisha’s Trichotillomania began when she was 15 “That’s when I started pulling her hair and trying to come up with rational reasons as to why I did it. I thought I was

Research from over 40 countries indicates that: Approximately 17% of individuals will engage in self-harm at some point in their lives. The average age at the first self-harm incident is 13. Cutting accounts for 45% of self-injury methods. Around half of those who self-harm seek help, but mostly turn to friends rather than professionals. “It started as a good day. I did my morning prayers and bid my husband and children goodbye. Did my yoga and was planning to go out to meet