Self Harm in Teens - Heal Talk Tuesday - April 12, 2022
Channel: Liza Boubari - HealWithin 
Date: 13/04/2022

Self-Harm in Teens

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What is self-harm? It refers to injuring or hurting yourself on purpose. It is a symptom of extreme emotional distress – seen mostly in teens and young adults.

Those who cut, burn, or harm themselves are not attempting suicide. Instead, they are using methods of self-harm as an unhealthy coping mechanism to deal with difficult emotions - a way to release feelings of pain, tension, anxiety, and perhaps trauma.

A recent analysis of data from the Centers for Disease Control reveals that up to 30 percent of teenage girls and 10 percent of boys say they have intentionally injured themselves. In addition, one study found that as many as 25 percent of young people engage in self-harm.

There are three main ways to spot self-harm in teens:
- Multiple similar marks on your teen's skin in proximity or any wound or injury for which your teen doesn't have a clear explanation.
- Not wanting to expose certain body parts, covering up in ways that seem suspicious (wearing a long-sleeved shirt on hot days, multiple Band-Aids, or other wraps over the skin in an attempt to conceal injuries).
- Increasing anxiety, stress, and/or symptoms of depression with your teen with isolation, including shutting off from family and/or friends, spending more time alone than was typical for your teen before.

What to do about it?  
Treatment for self-injury addresses the root causes of destructive behavior. Therefore, treatment for anxiety or depression may be necessary.  I offer a free consultation for 15 minutes. You can also reach out to me. But find help. To help your loved ones.

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