Self-harm
Clinical conceptIntentional self-injury or self-poisoning, regardless of the person's stated purpose or degree of suicidal intent.
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Common mental health conditions and terms used in safety-focused clinical work.
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Intentional self-injury or self-poisoning, regardless of the person's stated purpose or degree of suicidal intent.
A clinical formulation of factors associated with possible suicidal thoughts, plans or behaviour at a particular time.
A collaborative, structured plan that identifies warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts and steps for urgent help.
A group of conditions in which anxiety or fear is persistent, excessive and interferes with daily life.
A mental health condition involving episodes of marked mood elevation and episodes of depression or other mood disturbance.
A mental health condition characterised by persistent depressed mood, loss of interest or related changes that impair functioning.
Also known as OCD
A condition involving obsessions, compulsions or both that cause distress or interfere with functioning.
A mental health condition that may affect thinking, perception, emotion and functioning over time.
Common mental health conditions and terms used in safety-focused clinical work.
Australian terminology · Updated 18 Aug 2026