Self Harm

“ I just tried to jump on the tracks... Yeah, I just tried to commit suicide I tried to jump on the tracks... [sobbing] ” — Josh immediately after attempting to jump onto train tracks

One of the signs of Joshua Block's poor mental health is frequent self harm in the form of biting himself, banging his head against things, and punching himself.

Biting Self

Self-injurious behavior in autism involves actions such as biting, hitting, or scratching oneself, often as a response to distress or sensory overload. In the case of Josh, an autistic individual, this behavior primarily manifests as hand biting.

Before participating in streams with Mr. Based, Josh rarely exhibited this behavior; one example was a June 2023 meltdown. However, in 2024, Josh's self-injurious actions increased alongside more frequent meltdowns.

Hitting His Head Against Various Objects

There are a handful of examples of Josh dinging his head against walls, poles, and even the window of a Chicago Walgreens.

In November 2024, Josh was seen gently tapping his head against a pole. [1]

In May 2025, during a fry-bagging incident Josh attempted to run head first into a Walgreens, fortunately, he did not exert full force so that Tony could hold him back from getting into this violent altercation with said window. [2]

In June 2025, two separate incidents occurred at residences associated with internet personality Jack Doherty. In the first incident, Josh reportedly put his head through drywall following an altercation with Santos, who had thrown a soft basketball at him, leading Josh to believe his nose was horribly broken. [3]

The second incident in June 2025 also involved Josh damaging drywall at a Doherty residence. Josh, being a captain, had lost his second-to-last West Marine official captain's hat on a yacht--an event that sent him spiraling into a full-blown frenzy. He stormed around in a blind panic, attempting to coerce Jack to call the yacht’s owner to locate his missing property, and even calling the police. During this incident, there was, once again, a head-shaped dent in the wall. [4]

Suicide Attempts

LIRR suicide attempt

On July 27, 2024, an incident involving Josh occurred near a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Staten Island. According to witness accounts, the situation began after Josh was reportedly removed from Richmond Republic, a local bar, for allegedly punching another patron. Following the altercation, he became increasingly agitated, shouting about "America being backwards" before heading toward the train tracks in visible distress.

Multiple bystanders, primarily teenagers, attempted to intervene after hearing screams in a nearby Wendy’s parking lot. They described Josh as being in an extreme state of distress, stimming uncontrollably for approximately 30 minutes while resisting attempts to calm him down. Josh also called his grandfather, informing him of his suicide attempt and continuing to complain about America. When someone suggested calling emergency services, and upon realizing he was being filmed, Josh reportedly became more agitated, kicking one individual and refusing assistance, saying he couldn't afford another hospital bill.

Several witnesses attempted to physically restrain him, but he continued screaming and lashing out. Eventually, a group accompanied him onto a train to St. George to ensure his safety, though they admitted lacking experience in crisis intervention. The situation was partially recorded in videos posted by the bystanders, some of which were posted by Mr. Based.