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Self-harm and self-injury is when people hurt themselves on purpose, usually in response to intense emotional pain or negative feelings, thoughts or memories.

People with borderline personality disorder may exhibit extreme behaviour, such as repeated self-mutilation or taking overdoses of medication.

If you are feeling unwell, overwhelmed, depressed, anxious or suicidal, it is important to know that there is help out there. Mental health support services are available throughout Victoria, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are in crisis, looking for someone to talk to or seeking advice about mental illness, there is help available.

All suicide threats are serious. You don't have to be a trained professional to help a person contemplating suicide.

Well-managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates you to make positive changes.

Young people can feel sad and worried about life events but with depression, the feelings of sadness go on for weeks or months and affect everyday life.

The sooner a person with a mental illness receives treatment, the better the outcome is likely to be.

There are a range of mental health services, some provided by government and some that are run by private or community providers.

Like all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink heavily every day or in binges.

Munchausen syndrome is a mental disorder in which the patient fakes illness to gain attention and sympathy.