Cutting is a frequently recognized form of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI), defined as the deliberate act of cutting or scratching one’s own body, often using fingernails or a sharp object. What classifies this behavior as self-harm is the underlying intent; whether the injury is minor, leaving no visible evidence, or severe enough to necessitate stitches, the behavior falls under the umbrella of NSSI if it was performed with a conscious purpose to do bodily harm.
