Self-Harm
Self-Harm Relapse: When Dangerous Habits Return
Learn what a self-harm relapse is, the types of self-harm, the signs of a relapse, and how to help your teen or young adult.
Read MoreAsk a Therapist: Is Self-Harm an Addiction?
Learn if self-harm can be an addiction, the signs to look out for, and how to stop an addiction to self-harm, including cutting.
Read MoreWhy Do People Self-Harm? Understanding, Recognizing, and Addressing It
Why do people self-harm? Learn about the dangers involved and how to recognize, address it, and how to help.
Read MoreYou Found Out Your Daughter Is Cutting: What Should You Do?
Cutting tends to be more prevalent in teen girls, with the self-injury rate less prominent in young males. According to a report published in the American Journal of Public Health, about 1 in 4 teen females in the United States have intentionally injured themselves, compared to 1 in 10 teen males. Why Teens Cut —…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Teenager’s Thoughts of Self-Harm
Last Updated: March 2021 If your teen struggles with depression, you know that symptoms of severe depression, self-harm or even suicidal thoughts, can come on quickly. Learn more about thoughts of self-harm in teenagers, as well as how to care and seek treatment for your child during this time. If you are concerned that your…
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