Self-Injury and Cutting: Stopping the Pain

by John M. Shea

Overview

Self-injury and cutting refers to harming one’s own body on purpose, a troubling problem that tends to begin in the teen or early adult years. Also known by several other terms, including “self-harm” and “self-mutilation,” the behavior is often used as an outlet to get temporary relief from tormenting emotions. Written by a medical doctor, this book offers honest information about self-injury, who it tends to affect, and possible reasons people self-injure. The author is straightforward, yet sympathetic and supportive, in detailing the dangers of the behavior and how teens can help themselves or others to stop. Myths and facts, questions for a therapist, and organizations to contact for further information are helpful features.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781448894482
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2013
Series:	Helpline: Teen Issues and Answers Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	12 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 What Is Self-Injury? 7

Chapter 2 Who Performs Self-Injury? 13

Chapter 3 Why Do People Self-Injure? 23

Chapter 4 Self-Injury and Mental Health 32

Chapter 5 The Dangers of Self-Injury 42

Chapter 6 Stopping Self-Injury 49

Chapter 7 Helping Friends Who Self-Injure 61

Glossary 69

For More Information 71

For Further Reading 74

Bibliography 75

Index 77

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2013
Gr 9 Up—These are strong choices for teens needing help with difficult situations. Report writers will also find an abundance of useful material. Sidebars cover additional topics, such as myths and facts, self-injury and child abuse, illegal music downloading, WikiLeaks, etc. The volumes conclude with noteworthy bibliographies and lists for further reading. A few images, however, stumble. For example, in Rape, a photo shows a young man grasping the arms of a young woman in distress, but it is not clear if the picture is meant to suggest an assault or an attempt to comfort. Potentially distracting photography aside, this frank set is a worthwhile purchase.

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