Self-Harm

• Author(s): Toney Allman,
• Publisher: Greenhaven Publishing LLC
• Pages: 112
• ISBN_10: 1534560181
  ISBN_13: 9781534560185
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Issues / Self-Mutilation , Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Depression & Mental Illness , Young Adult Nonfiction / Social Topics / Cutting & Self-Harm ,

Description:... Self-harm is a problem many young adults struggle with silently. Decreasing the stigma surrounding this phenomenon is key to ending its prevalence. Using charts and full-color photographs, the underlying causes of this dangerous trend are examined, helping readers understand the reasons why they harm themselves and recognize the signs in others. Contact information is provided for organizations that young adults can turn to for emotional support and healthier ways to cope with stress.