self-harm

sɛlf hɑːm
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Translation of self-harm into German

Noun

non-suicidal

physical act of hurting oneself without suicidal intent
Selbstverletzung fSelbstschädigung f
  • Self-harm can include behaviors like cutting or burning oneself.Selbstverletzung kann Verhaltensweisen wie Schneiden oder Verbrennen umfassen
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Synonyms and analogies of self-harm in English

Examples of self-harm in a sentence

  • Many seek therapy to address self-harm behaviors.

Translations of "self-harm" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieSelbstverletzungnf.

It often leads to depression and self-harm for many littles.

Es führt oft zu Depressionen und Selbstverletzung bei vielen Littles.

Selbstbeschädigungn.

But increasing tariffs remains an act of self-harm.

Doch die Erhöhung von Zöllen bleibt ein Akt der Selbstbeschädigung.

Selbstverletzendes Verhaltenn.

We also take reports of self-harm very seriously.

Auch Berichte über selbstverletzendes Verhalten nehmen wir sehr ernst.

dieSelbstschädigungnf.

Consider whether thoughts or actions of self-harm or suicide frequently occur.

Überlegen, ob häufig Gedanken oder Handlungen von Selbstschädigung oder Selbstmord auftreten.

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  • Selbstgefährdungnf.

self-harm: Examples and translations in context

After years of battling with self-harm, she finally sought professional help.

Nach Jahren des Kampfes mit Selbstverletzung suchte sie endlich professionelle Hilfe.

Professionals highlight that self-harm is not the answer to emotional suffering.

Fachleute betonen, dass Selbstverletzung nicht die Lösung für emotionales Leiden ist.

Talking openly about feelings can deter someone from the urge to self-harm.

Offen über Gefühle zu sprechen, kann jemanden vom Drang zur Selbstverletzung abhalten.

The analyst interpreted the repetitive self-harm as an expression of a death wish.

Der Analytiker deutete die wiederholte Selbstverletzung als Ausdruck einer Todessehnsucht.

The padded cell was designed to minimize risks of self-harm.

Die gepolsterte Zelle wurde entworfen, um das Risiko von Selbstverletzung zu minimieren.

In support groups, individuals often share their experiences with self-harm and healing.

In Selbsthilfegruppen teilen Einzelpersonen oft ihre Erfahrungen mit Selbstverletzung und Heilung.

Understanding the reasons behind self-harm is crucial for effective prevention strategies.

Die Gründe hinter Selbstverletzung zu verstehen, ist entscheidend für effektive Präventionsstrategien.

To heal, he needed to address the reasons behind his urge to self-harm.

Um zu heilen, musste er die Gründe für seinen Drang zur Selbstverletzung angehen.

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