Has your child attempted self-harm? This is a question no parent wants to answer, and many have no idea how to begin to find the correct answer. In observance of Self-Harm Awareness Month, we recommend getting informed and getting ahead of risk factors and possible causes of self-harm.
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Self-harm or self-injury refers to hurting oneself on purpose, often without a suicidal intention or without fully understanding why. Self-injury is a mysterious behavior that often involves cutting or burning. It can happen frequently or erratically and is difficult for parents or loved ones to identify. According to a recent CDC study, 30% of U.S. teen girls have attempted self-harm at least once. While self-harm is more prevalent in girls, it affects boys as well – about 10% of boys engaged...
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