Self-Harm

• Self-harm, or self-injury, is the deliberate act of causing oneself physical harm without any attempt to die. A distinguishing factor of self-harm is the direct intention to inflict pain on oneself. Often, self-harm is related to mental health issues such as depression, eating disorders, or anxiety.
• Self-harm comes in many forms, with cutting being the most common form of self-injury. Unfortunately, self-harm is prevalent and common in many children and teens today. [1]
  • [1] Teen & Child Self-Harm Prevention
• Additional Resources
  • Healthy Children
    • https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/emotional-problems/Pages/when-children-and-teens-self-harm.aspx
  • Mental Health America
    • https://mhanational.org/self-injury-and-youth