Self-Harm and Suicide Risk (IMAGE) Veterans Affairs Research Communications Caption In a VA study of 151 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, a history of self-injurious behavior such as burning or hitting oneself was strongly linked to eventual suicidal thinking. Credit Mitch Mirkin Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.