Self-harm patients often have negative self-image and body experience. This is usually due to many factors including trauma and abuse. The act of self-harm serves as a coping mechanism for them even though this may limit them from fully participation in their daily occupations. A person who self-harm may be so indulged in the act that it disrupts them from getting and keeping a job, staying in school, forming meaningful relationships etc. Depression can also be in accordance with self-harm, this can cause an absence or decrease in sleep and rest, eating right and proper care of self-etc. Mental health staff must learn to care for self-harm patients effectively in order to promote overall well-being and life satisfaction as well as an overall
