DEALING WITH SELF HARM

Dealing With Self Harm | Understanding the Pain Behind the Behaviour | Self-harm is one of the most misunderstood human behaviours. Many people assume it is simply attention-seeking or a suicide attempt. The reality is often far more complex. In this powerful and evidence-informed conversation, Andrew Kyamagero explores the psychological, emotional and behavioural science behind self-harm, helping individuals, families, educators, healthcare professionals and communities understand what is happening beneath the surface. This is not a conversation about judgement. It is a conversation about understanding. Whether you are supporting someone who self-harms, struggling silently yourself, or simply want to become more informed, this discussion offers practical insights grounded in psychology, behavioural science and lived human experience. In this video, you'll discover: ✔ What self-harm really is and what it is not. ✔ Why people self-harm even when they don't want to die. ✔ The psychology behind emotional pain and self-injury. ✔ The warning signs families and friends often miss. ✔ Why shame makes recovery harder. ✔ Healthy alternatives for emotional regulation. ✔ How parents, partners, teachers and friends can provide meaningful support. ✔ Evidence-based strategies that encourage healing and resilience. This conversation is designed to replace stigma with understanding, fear with knowledge, and silence with compassionate action. If this video helps you, please share it. You never know who may need to hear this message today. Subscribe for more conversations on psychology, behavioural change, leadership, mental health, relationships and personal transformation. About Andrew Kyamagero Andrew Kyamagero is a Counsellor, Psychologist, Behavioural Change Expert and Transformational Coach dedicated to helping individuals, families and organisations build healthier minds, stronger relationships and purposeful lives through evidence-based conversations. Subscribe for More 🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on: • Mental Health • Behavioural Psychology • Relationships • Leadership • Personal Growth • Family Systems • Emotional Intelligence • Behaviour Change Keywords dealing with self harm, understanding self harm, self harm explained, why people self harm, mental health awareness, emotional regulation, psychology of self harm, behavioural psychology, depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, emotional pain, counselling, psychology, therapist advice, behavioural change, emotional resilience, suicide prevention awareness, healing from trauma, adolescent mental health, youth mental health, family support, Andrew Kyamagero, psychologist, counsellor, transformational coach, Africa mental health, mental health Uganda, psychology podcast, emotional healing, coping strategies Hashtags #SelfHarm #MentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Psychology #Healing #EmotionalHealth #TraumaRecovery #BehaviouralPsychology #Counselling #AndrewKyamagero #Depression #Anxiety #SuicidePrevention #EmotionalIntelligence #BehaviourChange #Hope #Recovery #YouthMentalHealth #FamilySupport #MentalWellbeing