Self-harm is how some people deal with the emotional and mental pain they are feeling. It is not something that should be romanticized, people injure themselves as an expression of rage, self-hate, depression, guilt, and other strong negative emotions. Using a mental health crisis toolkit is one way a person can deal with these issues or how someone close to them might help. Talking is important, there is a lot of stigma around mental health issues, suicide and self-harm and making sure it is not buried in silence is key. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people have suffered a form of abuse or violence and self-harm is how a lot of people manage their emotions. While most are female, men also self-harm. About 10% of teenagers have or do self-harm.
Observing self-harm in loved ones
You might suspect a loved one is self-harming if you notice frequent wounds, bloodstains, accidents, wearing long sleeves and trousers even in the heat to cover their body, maki
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