# Healing Self-Harm Shoots Daniel Reagan's 'Cicatrices (Scars)' Showcases a Painful Phenomenon By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-reagan References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Cicatrices-scars) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/danielregan) Daniel Reagan confronts an uncomfortable subject in his [photo project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) 'Cicatrices (Scars).' Many people cut themselves to deal with [stress and emotional problems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-johnson), and the scars left behind are both physical and emotional. I've never really thought much about self-harming through cutting until I saw Daniel Reagan's photos. These photos can be painful to see, so I wouldn't recommend jumping right into the gallery if scars make you squeamish. Read below to see Daniel Reagan's motivation to create such an uncomfortable project. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mental Health Awareness:** There is a growing trend of raising awareness about mental health and self-harm as a coping mechanism. - **Trauma-informed Care:** The trend of trauma-informed care is disrupting traditional approaches to mental health treatment by recognizing the impact of past traumatic experiences on individuals. - **Art as Therapy:** The use of art as a therapeutic tool is on the rise, providing an outlet for self-expression and emotional healing. ### Where This Applies - **Mental Health Services:** The mental health services industry has the potential to incorporate innovative approaches to self-harm prevention and support, such as trauma-informed care and art therapy. - **Art Therapy:** The field of art therapy can capitalize on the trend of using art as a therapeutic tool to address self-harm and promote emotional healing. - **Education and Training:** The education and training sector can play a vital role in spreading awareness about mental health, self-harm, and trauma-informed care, providing professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to support individuals in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mental Health-Supporting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-photo.md) - [Empowering Scar-Focused Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-stories1.md) - [Explosion-Damaged Sculpture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness.md) - [Scar Recovery Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scar-kolmar-korea.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Thought-Provoking Interactive Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antibodies-installation.md)