Sometimes called self-inflicted violence, self-abuse, or self-mutilation, self-injury disorder is defined as the act of intentionally inflicting physical harm on oneself that causes damage to the body. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Is Self-Injury Disorder? Why Do People Intentionally Injure Themselves? What Are the Prevention and Treatment Options for Self-Injurers? and Can People Overcome Self-Injury Disorder?.