There is someone hurting themselves.
fa-CEN-do — three syllables, stress on second. 'Male' — MA-le. Present progressive for ongoing action.
Report self-harm to 118 or 112. Approach with calm — do not leave the person alone if safe to stay. The dispatcher will guide you.
'Si sta facendo del male' = is hurting themselves (reflexive progressive). This is a delicate phrase requiring compassion. When calling: describe the situation, location, apparent severity, whether weapons are involved. The dispatcher may send police ('carabinieri') alongside ambulance for safety. Do not panic or react with judgment.
Una persona è in crisi suicidaria.
A person is in a suicidal crisis.
Clinical term — dispatchers understand this immediately and respond accordingly
Il mio amico ha detto che vuole farsi del male.
My friend said he wants to hurt himself.
Verbal suicidal ideation — still requires emergency response
Ho trovato qualcuno che si è tagliato le braccia.
I found someone who has cut their arms.
Self-harm discovery — report injuries, call 118 for medical response
Italy's mental health emergency support includes: 118 (medical emergency), 112 (police for safety), and dedicated crisis lines ('Telefono Amico' 02/2327-2327, 'Telefono Azzurro' 19696 for minors, 'Progetto Itaca' helplines). Italian mental health services ('DSM — Dipartimento di Salute Mentale') have crisis intervention teams in major cities. Stigma around mental health is decreasing in Italy but remains a barrier — awareness campaigns are ongoing.