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While studies have examined the prevalence of NSSI in the local context, there is a lack of studies on the presentation and phenomenology of NSSI in Singapore. This study used the Non-Suicidal Self-Injury \u2013 Assessment Tool (NSSI-AT) to examine the functions, characteristics, and NSSI experiences of local youths. 121 youths between 12 and 25\u00a0years old were recruited. Outcomes for the NSSI-AT, including the actions, functions, frequency, age of onset, initial motivations, severity, practice patterns, and disclosure of self-harm, were reported using descriptive analysis. Personal reflections were analysed using thematic analysis. Participants engaged in NSSI actions such as cutting and scratching to manage agitating and depressive emotional states. 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