Self-Injury and Cutting: Stopping the Pain

Name: Self-Injury and Cutting: Stopping the Pain
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ISBN: 9781448894482

ISBN-10: 1448894484

ISBN-13: 9781448894482

Edition: 2013

Authors: John Shea

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Self-injury and cutting refers to harming one's own body on purpose, a troubling problem that tends to begin in the teen or early adult years. Also known by several other terms, including "self-harm" and "self-mutilation, " the behavior is often used as an outlet to get temporary relief from tormenting emotions. Written by a medical doctor, this book offers honest information about self-injury, who it tends to affect, and possible reasons people self-injure. The author is straightforward, yet sympathetic and supportive, in detailing the dangers of the behavior and how teens can help themselves or others to stop. Myths and facts, questions for a therapist, and organizations to contact for…

Book details

List price: $33.25
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Rosen Pub Group
Binding: Library Binding
Pages: 80
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.726
Language: English



Introduction



What Is Self-Injury?



Who Performs Self-Injury?



Why Do People Self-Injure?



Self-Injury and Mental Health



The Dangers of Self-Injury



Stopping Self-Injury



Helping Friends Who Self-Injure


Glossary


For More Information


For Further Reading


Bibliography


Index