self-injurious

American  

[self-in-joor-ee-uhs] / ˈsɛlf ɪnˈdʒʊər i əs /

adjective

1. involving or engaging in injury to oneself, especially deliberately as a manifestation of mental or emotional distress; self-harming.

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Example Sentences

A 2016 review of CDC data found that approximately 26.7% of 8-year-olds with autism had what some advocates refer to as “profound autism,” the end of the spectrum that often includes seriously disabling behaviors such as seizures, self-injurious behavior and intellectual disability.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement after the federal court’s decision, the school wrote, “With the treatment, these residents can continue to participate in enriching experiences, enjoy visits with their families and, most importantly, live in safety and freedom from self-injurious and aggressive behaviors.”

From New York Times

William Maisel, the FDA’s top official on evaluating medical devices, said: “Through advancements in medical science, there are now more treatment options available to reduce or stop self-injurious or aggressive behavior, thus avoiding the substantial risk” the electric shock devices present.

From The Guardian

"Through advancements in medical science, there are now more treatment options available to reduce or stop self-injurious or aggressive behavior," said Dr. William Maisel, a director in the FDA's device center.

From Fox News

“Through advancements in medical science, there are now more treatment options available to reduce or stop self-injurious or aggressive behavior,” said Dr. William Maisel, a director in the FDA’s device center, in a statement.

From Washington Times