Abstract

This article is a review, its aim is to present the phenomenon of nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in the context of current research. The article discusses the terminological, definitional and epidemiological issues, as well as the forms, functions and determinants of NSSI, according to the analysis of Polish and foreign literature. Particularly important are the functions of NSSI, which allow you to understand why an individual hurts his own body and thus better understand such people. The article also includes an application aspect by presenting warning signals of NSSI and the methods of reacting to information about nonsuicidal self-injury committed by a person in the immediate vicinity.

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