何謂自殘？
自殘，也就是自我傷害，涉及故意做出傷害自己身體的行為。
There are many forms of self-harm, including cutting or burning skin, hitting oneself, or lashing out physically by punching and things. Sometimes it is less obvious and comes out as destructive behaviour such as reckless driving, binge drinking, drug abuse, and unsafe sex.
While self-harm can result in serious injuries, a person who self-harms is not trying to commit suicide.
人為什麼會自殘？
人會自殘的原因有多個。
這些原因的例子包括：
- 應付焦慮或抑鬱。
- 作為對自己的"懲罰"。
- 作為對失落或精神創傷的回應。
- 將精神痛苦轉化為肉體痛苦。
- 感覺好一點。
- 有些感覺；不僅是空虛或麻木。
"我知道我們全都有不同方法處理事情，但我實在不明白，為何我的朋友會選擇傷害自己。"
"他們說，這只是他們的處事方法，但我想我應該能夠做點事情來幫他們。
這並不只是我伴著他們，聽他們吐苦水，我知道我必須找人談談此事。這樣做不僅是要幫我的朋友，也是要幫我自己。
正因如此，我選擇去找能夠幫忙的人談談。"
我可如何幫忙？
If you know a friend or family member who is self-harming, you can help them.
Check out the resources below to learn how to help, manage and understand mental health and substance use problems. By speaking to a trusted adult, you can help get the person the help they need. Here are some tips on how you can help someone who is self-harming:
- Show them concern for their well-being: Ask how they’re feeling, if anything is bothering them and if they would be able to talk about it with your or someone else.
- Celebrate any little changes they make: Encourage them to make progress in getting them out of the negative state-of-mind they may be in.
- Support them, even if they try to hide their behaviour: Show that you care and want what’s best for them. Make them at ease and more comfortable with opening up about what they’re going through.
- Talk to a trusted adult: It's important you get the support you need and it can sometimes be difficult to navigate these issues on your own. Support is available for these types of issues and you don’t have to deal with them on your own.
想知多點？
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加拿大精神健康協會(Canadian Mental Health Association)
促進所有人的精神健康，及支持精神病患者復原痊癒。
cmha.ca -
Mind Check網站
幫助青少年檢查自己感覺如何及迅速聯繫精神健康資源和支援。
mindcheck.ca