Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to when people intentionally harm themselves but do not have any intent to kill themselves. There are a number of ways that people injure themselves. Of all of the methods, cutting is the most common form of NSSI; however, most people who self-injure engage in multiple methods.Because people who self-injure typically do so in private and do not tell others, it is important to be able to recognize and talk to people who engage in NSSI in order to get them help.

To increase awareness of self-harm (non-suicidal self-injury), Project AWARE Ohio has developed an information brief.