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Today self-harm or "cutting" is recognized as a symptom of certain mental illnesses. What is the earliest mention of self-harm as a symptom of mental illness, as opposed to being part of a mourning ritual or other ceremonial/religious purpose?

by /u/rebelesq in /r/AskHistorians

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