The Mental Health Disorders Most Associated with Self-Harm

***Trigger Warning: This article will contain self-harm information and may not be suitable for all audiences.***

This series has focused on different types of self-harm, its causes, and a description of those who practice it. In this piece, we continue our open and honest look at self-harm by highlighting some of the mental health conditions most associated with it.

First, a Short Recap of What Self-Harm Is

Before we examine the various mental health disorders most associated with self-harm, we need to pull over for a moment and recap the definition of self-harm.

The following is quoted from the first part of this series, “Self-Harm and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.”

Self-harm, also known as self-injury, happens when a person becomes overwhelmed and deliberately hurts their own body. The injuries inflicted on oneself can be anywhere from minor cuts to severe injuries that are life-threatening.

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