Self-harm is defined as intentional injury or harm to oneself. Some people self-harm to cope with extremely difficult thoughts and feelings that they are unable to cope with in more positive ways. Many young people self-harm, and it is estimated that 10% of all young people self-harm at some point (NHS Choices June 2015). Not everyone who suffers from depression self-harms, and many young people who self-harm are not depressed. Suicidal behavior can include self-harm, though not everyone who self-harms is suicidal. Those who self-harm, on the other hand, may be at a higher risk of suicide. There’s usually no single reason someone decides to take their own life. Several factors can increase the risk of suicide, such as having a mental health disorder. But more than half of all people who die by suicide don’t have a known mental illness at the time of their death. Depression is the top mental health risk factor, but others include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders.