Teen Issues: Self-Harm (PB)

Why would someone want to hurt themselves?

Have you ever cut yourself, or thought about doing it?

Can self-harmers find other ways to cope with problems?

Imagine being so unhappy that you would deliberately injure yourself. Everyone faces troubles and challenges in their life, and self-harm is the painful way some people try to cope with the pressures. This book explores the reasons why people self-harm and how it makes them feel, as well as looking at healthy alternatives.

Each book in the Teen Issues series looks at one topic that might be troubling or challenging you. Read about what other young people have gone through, and find help for coping with your teenage years.

This book includes:

true stories of people who have been, or still are, self-harmers

quotes from young people who have experienced self-harm

"True or False" boxes that help you sort myth from reality

practical tips on how to be in control of your life.