Exploring the issues of men and self injury

Hogg, CE

Abstract

The issues raised by self-harm in men are under-considered and under-researched.
This article explores these issues from the perspective of ‘Andy’, whose name has
been changed to protect his identity, who self-harms. It explores some of the issues
that triggered a self-harming response in Andy as a way of coping with intense
and overwhelming feelings and some of the support strategies that have helped his
recovery. Strategies for helping men to take ownership of their behaviour and talk
about their experiences are discussed.

Citation

Hogg, C. (2010). Exploring the issues of men and self injury. Mental Health Practice, 13(9), 16-20. https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp2010.06.13.9.16.c7804

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2010
• Deposit Date: May 17, 2011
• Journal: Mental Health Practice
• Print ISSN: 1465-8720
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 13
• Issue: 9
• Pages: 16-20
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/mhp2010.06.13.9.16.c7804
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/mhp2010.06.13.9.16.c7804
• Related Public URLs: http://mentalhealthpractice.rcnpublishing.co.uk/