SAÚDE MENTAL E AUTOLESÃO ENTRE JOVENS SULMATOGROSSENSES: PERCEPÇÕES E IMPLICAÇÕES PARA O CUIDADO

Self-harm is a contemporary social phenomenon in which a person intentionally causes marks on their own body in order to alleviate psychological suffering. It has two central characteristics: the injuries are not intended to be suicidal and are not socially validated. Several authors believe that self-harm is mainly practiced by young people, and the practice is sometimes reinforced among adolescents. Thus, this study aims to discuss the perceptions of a group of young students about their mental health and the phenomenon of self-harm. The research is qualitative, conducted with students enrol