Writing about suicide seems to bring an influx of people to my blog, it’s great in that respect but sad in another.
I am currently reading a book called “If Only – Personal Stories of Loss Through Suicide” edited by Belinda Woolley. It is a collection of deeply personal stories from people who have lost a [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Self Harm’
Survivors of Suicide
Posted in Self Harm, tagged Books, Depression, If Only, life after suicide, Self Harm, Suicide, survivors of suicide on July 6, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Self Harm/Suicide
Posted in Self Harm, tagged Depression, Schizophrenia, Self Harm, Suicide on June 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
What a last couple of days i’ve had.
I haven’t posted on here of late because of my “rapid cycling”. Up and down like a yo yo.
I self harm myself by overdosing on tablets.
Self harm is a behaviour which can occur in many different disorders and situations. Self harm may be an attempt at suicide although [...]
50% Rise in Young Women Self Harming
Posted in Mental Health News, tagged Self Harm, Suicide on June 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The rate of hospitalisation for deliberate self harm among young women jumped by half in the decade to 2005-06 a new report reveals.
While suicide rates dropped, hospitalisation for self harm among people aged 12-24 increased by 43 per cent, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report.
Self harm frequently involves cutting and poisoning [...]
