das Selbstverletzende Verhalten
Translation
self-harm, self-injurious behavior
Examples
Selbstverletzendes Verhalten ist ein ernstes Symptom.
Self-harm is a serious symptom.
Sie sucht Hilfe wegen ihres selbstverletzenden Verhaltens.
She is seeking help for her self-injurious behavior.
Grammar Patterns
to show/exhibit ((sth.)) The patient exhibits self-injurious behavior.
Similar Words
Autoaggression (auto-aggression)
Etymology
Composed of 'Selbst' (self), 'verletzendes' (injuring, present participle of verletzen), and 'Verhalten' (behavior).
Memory Tips
It literally means 'self-injuring behavior'. Breaking it down into its three components makes it easy to understand.