self-injurious behavior

"People with self-injury disorder are compelled to harm themselves to cope with anxiety or pain. [This book] explores what this disorder is like, how it affects people's lives, and . . . treatment options"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the meaning of self-injury among teens and adolescents in the twenty-first century, discussing its effects on current and former users and how it is used as a practice for self-discovery or as a cry for help.

"What is self-harm and what causes it? Learn the terms and concepts related to this type of behavior"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at cutting and self-injury by teens, discussing the seriousness of the problem, the causes and risks, and how to overcome it.

"This title examines how self-injury affects individuals and society, investigates how people are working to put an end to self-injury, and analyzes the controversies and conflicting viewpoints surrounding the issue. Features include a glossary, selected bibliography, websites, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and essential facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Discusses self-injurious behavior, covering burning, cutting, signs of the disorder, medications, and support groups.

Explores the addiction of self-injury, discussing why it has become one of the fastest-growing health problems among teenagers, what can cause it, how it can be treated, and why people do it.

In her late teens, Victoria Leatham began cutting herself. The wounds on the outside help with the wounds inside, which manifest themseves as eating disorders, sexual promiscuity, substance abuse, and bipolar disorder.

Gets inside the mind of a person who cuts themselves to relieve their internal pain. The author has fought her way back to emotional health and has rebuilt her life.