Self-Care Is … A Qualitative Characterization of Self-Care Among Individuals Engaged in Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

Jonas Bjärehed, Elina Strandberg, Magnus Nilsson, Department of Psychology, Lund University, Department of Psychiatry, Skåne University Hospital, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on March 26, 2026

Abstract

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Self-care is increasingly recognized as a central aspect of mental health recovery, yet its meaning and enactment among individuals who engage in non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) remain poorly understood. Existing conceptual models emphasize self-care as ...