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Dr Ritu Verma

Self Harm/Suicidalility


Living with Trichotillomania : Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB's)
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
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Why do I self-harm?: Understanding no-suicidal self injury (NSSI)
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
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