How can I approach someone that self harms?

Very gently! Many people who self harm are afraid of people finding out and it's important to approach them in the right way so that you don't create additional fear or stress in this person's life. Let them take the lead in the situation--after you let them know that you know what they've been doing, don't push them to quit self harm (it's not as easy as you might think) or to tell someone about it. Let them know that you're here for them if they need someone to talk to or to support them through this difficult time and then take a step back. Don't push and push and push because that will cause the person to pull away. Remember that self harm alone is not the problem--self harm is a symptom of bigger problems.

I am hearing that you are very worried about the person who you know self harms. I am wondering how it is you know that the person is self harming.

Don't point out someones scars or cuts if you dont know them personally. something like this is very personal for some people.

It's tricky, cause sometimes people who self harm try their hardest to hide it. If they're trying to hide it, then don't ask them about it directly but ask them how they are/about their home life, etc. Let them tell you what's wrong without you having to ask. (what's wrong is usually why they cut) If it's someone who openly shows it and doesn't care, I think that person wants someone to ask and notice they're pain. In that case, I think you can say something like, "I noticed some cuts on you. Is there anything I can do to help?" or "Would you like to talk about it?"

Approach them with kindness. You could ask them what's going on. If they don't want to tell you, they don't have to. Let them know that you will always be there for them.

The best thing you can do is be sensitive to how they feel and know you don't have all the answers. When I self harmed i feel it would have helped me more to have just had a listening ear from my friends that was always there rather than my feelings being drowned out by people giving me advice with out really knowing the situation and giving their own stories that they'd been there without even bothering to hear the whole story because of how subjective the experience can be. We are all in the dark but we don't all jump at the same shadow.

Like an average human! Just say hello, have a polite conversation and avoid talking about any scars etc. When they're ready to talk to you about self harm, they will come to you - don't feel like you have to mention it to them. Just say "I'm always here if you'd like to talk" and let them decide when they're ready. If they do open up then remember to be gentle and supportive, help them find ways of getting through it and thinking of alternatives, or getting help if it's needed, but don't pressure them into it. Just gently ease them into it, remember to allow them to the their time. Oh and don't forget to remind them that you care - trust me, it means a lot.

You can go into it in a smooth manner. Don't just go up and ask why they self harms. Let them open up naturally.

You can ask them about their situation, but not directly. Yoi don't have to be judgemental or make the person feel unwanted, since you are the one approaching them

The key to helping people is just being nice - and empathetic. Make sure the person who self harms knows you're there for them - sometimes when you're struggling a lot, it may feel like you're alone and there's no one there for you. You might not be able to fix things, but asking "how are you" "how have you been" "want to talk about stuff" etc. may be a good way to show them that you're there to listen to them