{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/661405e8eaef9600162c0847/69adc183f6d1583bb856e50d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why Do People Cut Themselves? ","description":"<p>We learn from an early age that it’s not acceptable to harm others. Many would say it’s something we don’t even need to really learn – that it’s a natural human instinct to <em>not </em>want to cause harm. With that perspective, it’s natural that it would be extremely challenging for people to understand why someone would harm <em>themselves</em>. Why would some voluntarily elect to hurt themselves? Non-suicidal self injury refers to this practice, encompassing the terms self-harm, cutting, and other harmful practices. Dr. Chris Simpson, author of 'Cutting and Self Harm', joins the podcast. </p><p><br></p><p>Check out Chris's book, <strong>'Cutting and Self Harm'</strong>, at https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cutting-and-self-harm-chris-simpson-phd/1121005370</p>","author_name":"Snack Labs"}