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
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.
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
ONLY CUTTING IS SELF-HARM
There are many ways people harm themselves including: punching
scratching
burning
poisoning
breaking bones
pulling hair