Self-Injury Myth Busting

ONLY TEENAGERS SELF-HARM

It is more common in teens but is also quite prevalent amongst young adults and even happens among about 5% of adults 

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IT’S JUST ATTENTION SEEKING

Most often self-harm happens in secret and people try to hide it by wearing long sleeves or trousers, even in really hot weather.

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SELF-HARM IS A SUICIDE ATTEMPT

They can be linked, but self-harm is often a coping strategy used to try to make life more manageable

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ONLY CUTTING IS SELF-HARM

There are many ways people harm themselves including: punching

scratching

burning

poisoning

breaking bones

pulling hair