Talk:Self-harm/FAQ
 | Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the corresponding page Self-harm. They address concerns, questions, and misconceptions which have repeatedly arisen on the talk page. Please update this material when needed. |
I am, or others may be, offended or triggered by the lead image of this article.
The lead image for this article has been discussed at length. Wikipedia is not censored and potentially offensive illustrations are necessary for encyclopedic treatment of a difficult and sensitive topic. The consensus is that the image, by showing healed self-harm scars (rather than, say, open wounds), balances informational value with offensiveness.