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Self-Harm Relapse: When Dangerous Habits Return

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Teen who had a self-harm relapse is comforted by parent.

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.

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Ask a Therapist: Is Self-Harm an Addiction?

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Teen struggling with self-harm addiction uses distraction techniques so she doesn’t cut.

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.

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Why Do People Self-Harm? Understanding, Recognizing, and Addressing It

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Mother talking to daughter about why people self-harm and running away.

Why do people self-harm? Learn about the dangers involved and how to recognize, address it, and how to help.

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You Found Out Your Daughter Is Cutting: What Should You Do?

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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 —…

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Understanding Your Teenager’s Thoughts of Self-Harm

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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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