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

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Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2012.

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Description	1 online resource.
Series	Issues in society ; v. 338
	Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 338.
Bibliography	Includes bibliographical references and 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. This book explores the prevalence of self-harm, identifies the warning signs, and addresses the many myths and misconceptions. Advice is also presented on how to deal with these behaviours for people who.
Contents	Chapter 1 -- Young people and self-harm; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.
Subject	Self-destructive behavior in adolescence.
	Self-destructive behavior in adolescence -- Prevention.
	Self-destructive behavior in children.
	Self-destructive behavior in children -- Prevention.
	Self-destructive behavior.
	Self-destructive behavior -- Prevention.
	Young adults -- Suicidal behavior.
	Self-mutilation.
	Self-mutilation -- Prevention.
	PSYCHOLOGY -- Mental Illness.
Genre/Form	Electronic books.
Added Author	Healey, Justin.
Other Form:	9781921507397
	9781921507700
ISBN	9781921507717 (electronic bk.)
	1921507713 (electronic bk.)
	9781921507397 (electronic bk.)
	192150739X (electronic bk.)

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