By Janis Whitlock and Penelope Hasking — 2017
It's a paradox: Some students habitually hurt themselves physically to feel better emotionally. When educators understand more, they can help more.
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Today's video is in conjunction with The Mix an organisation who provide essential support for young people.
In an earlier video, Dr. Sarah Garwood discussed why teens cut themselves and how parents can recognize the warning signs. In this follow-up video, Dr. Garwood speaks directly to kids and teens about how to get help if you or someone you know is cutting or hurting themselves.
Self-harm is common in young people with depression and anxiety but it also affects people of all ages. So what is self-harm? Self-harm also known as self injury is deliberately hurting your own body, such as cutting or burning, in a way to cope with emotional pain, intense anger or frustrations.
Teens are constantly facing new emotions and stressful experiences. Dr. Sarah Garwood discusses why some teens may consider self-harm and how parents can help recognize the warning signs.
There is effective treatment available for all of the causes of suicidal thoughts. Each person with suicidal thoughts or engaging in self-harm has unique characteristics and should be thoroughly assessed.
Daniel Amen wants to see the end of mental illness, and he may very well achieve his goal.
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Turning 27, Maggy had the worst mental health experience of her life so far. She ended a three-year relationship, was almost fired (twice), went to A&E over twelve times, saw three different therapists and had three different diagnoses. But she didn't let that year stop her.
Maggy van Eijk knows the best place to cry in public. She also knows that eating super salty licorice or swimming in icy cold water are things that make you feel alive but, unlike self-harm, aren't bad for you. These are the things to remember when you're sad.