Title Self-harm and young people / edited by Justin Healey

Published Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, [2012] Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2012 ©2012

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Description 60 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm regular print Series Issues in society ; v. 338 Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 338 Contents Young people and self-harm -- Exploring issues, worksheets and activities -- Fast facts -- Glossary -- Web links -- Index Summary There are many types of behaviours that are considered to be deliberate self-harm (or self-injury), and young people harm themselves for different reasons. Non-fatal, self-injuring behaviours such as self-cutting, self-poisoning, self-burning and even attempted suicide are common but often hidden responses to emotional pain, and are attempts to relieve, control or express distressing feelings. Research suggests that 6-7% of young Australians aged 15-24 harm themselves in any given year, and over 12% report having self-harmed at some point in their life. This title explores the prevalence of self-harm, identifies the warning signs, and addresses the myths and misconceptions. Advice is also presented on how to deal with these behaviours for people who self-harm and their concerned friends and families. What are the causes of self-harm, who is at risk, and what are the ways in which young people in distress can find support in order to cope with their feelings? How do you keep out of self-harm's way? Analysis Australian Notes Also available in an electronic version via the Internet Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Also available online. Address as at 21/02/2012 Subject Self-destructive behavior in adolescence -- Prevention. Self-destructive behavior in adolescence -- Australia -- Prevention. Self-destructive behavior in adolescence -- Australia. Self-destructive behavior in adolescence. Self-destructive behavior in children -- Prevention. Self-destructive behavior in children -- Australia -- Prevention. Self-destructive behavior in children -- Australia. Self-destructive behavior in children. Self-destructive behavior -- Prevention. Self-destructive behavior -- Australia -- Prevention. Self-destructive behavior -- Australia. Self-destructive behavior. Self-mutilation in adolescence. Self-mutilation -- Prevention. Self-mutilation -- Australia -- Prevention. Self-mutilation. Self-mutilation -- Australia. Young adults -- Suicidal behavior -- Australia. Young adults -- Suicidal behavior. Author Healey, Justin. ISBN 9781921507700 (paperback)

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