Why Do Girls Cut Themselves?
Self-harm includes any behavior designed to provide relief from emotional pain through self-inflicted physical pain. Many individuals…
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Cutting & Self-harm
Self-harm is a frightening symptom of depression and other emotional challenges. Hospitalization and residential treatment are often necessary to keep young women safe from themselves. Read more about how to help your daughter with self-harm urges.
Self-harm: Why My Daughter Does It and How Can I Help?
Self-harm: Why does my daughter do it and what can I do to help? Me: Why do…
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Understanding Self-Harm
Self harm is very seldom understood by those not struggling with it. It may seem unnecessary or…
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Milieu Treatment For Cutting
For a person who has had no experience with intentional self-harm—or “cutting”—behavior, it is a confusing and…
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6 Things Your Child Needs From You to Reduce Cutting (Self-Harm) Behaviors
Self-Harm is an increasingly pervasive symptom of emotional distress among adolescent girls. Because it involves physical damage…
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Treating Self-Harm
"Treating Self-harm" is the second article in a series of three about self-harm. Article 1: What Drives…
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Causes of Self-harm: Understanding Why Teens Harm Themselves
"Causes of Self-Harm" is the first article in a series of about self-harm. Self-Harm is an…
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