Is self-harm a sign of depression?

It is true that self-harm is a manifestation of depression, and many depressed patients have a combination of self-harm and even suicidal behavior. Regarding self-harm, there are also children who are mentally handicapped and do not protect themselves and have a dull sense of pain, so it does not matter if they cut themselves. Secondly, there is a kind of behavior called impulse control disorder, which is a kind of compulsive impulse, and he will cut himself without feeling any pain. If you come across a serious self-harm, family members must be vigilant and go for a timely visit to a psychologist or psychiatrist. The specific approach is to first clarify whether there is depression or major depression, if it is this type of situation, and the family dropped the ball, it is likely that serious suicidal behavior will occur. Therefore, the family must pay attention and let the doctor analyze the cause of the onset of the patient. If it is depression, you should not hesitate to go to hospital for systematic treatment. The reason why inpatient treatment is emphasized is that only inpatient treatment can be standardized and systematic, and the treatment effect will be good. Therefore, parents must not take self-harming children lightly, but must supervise them, go to the doctor in time, and treat them properly.