[Snow White.]

Is self harm the same as suicide?

No.

Self harm can actually reduce a persons anxiety (in the short term) and can reduce suicidal feelings, as it is a coping mechanism. If someone is self harming, it does not necessarily mean they want to commit suicide or that there harming is an attempt to end their life.

There is, however, a risk factor between people who self harm and people who attempt suicide. Self harm is a fairly strong indicator that there is something going wrong in a persons life, and should always be taken seriously.