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The phrase "acts of self-harm" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in discussions about mental health, psychology, or when addressing behaviors that involve intentionally causing harm to oneself.
Example: "The support group focuses on helping individuals who engage in acts of self-harm to find healthier coping mechanisms."
Alternatives: "self-injurious behavior" or "self-harming actions".
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The government would not be swayed by public pressure, protests, or acts of self-harm.
When children are not witnessing acts of self-harm, they are committing them themselves.
Adults and children alike have increasingly attempted suicide and acts of self-harm.
However, the number of acts of self-harm has not fallen in Sri Lanka.
Inside the centres there have been violent deaths, horrific acts of self-harm and abuse, and mass protests.
There are allegations of abuse perpetrated by guards and local Nauruans, and shocking acts of self-harm.
The family have a long history of documented mental and physical health issues, including acts of self-harm.
Pressed on his allegation, Dutton offered no examples of refugee supporters advocating acts of self-harm, but said his office received "advice" and "intelligence" that it was occurring.
The Nauru detention centre is currently experiencing one of its most desperate periods, with widespread acts of self-harm and suicide attempts.
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Elliot described a number of people who had committed acts of self harm or attempted suicide, and were severely mentally ill.
According to several medical and psychiatric reports, the young girl is diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder and has displayed multiple acts of self harm, nightmares and bedwetting.
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