Cutting or self-harming is nonfatal, intentional self-injurious behavior resulting in actual tissue damage, illness, or risk of death. Typically, the teen intention is not to die; however, teens that engage in self-harming behaviors are at a higher risk of suicide. These acts of self-mutilation are not a typical adolescent trend. Acts of Self-harming n Cutting with [...]
Cutting is generally not done with suicidal intent, though teens who engage in self-harming behaviors are at a statistically higher risk for suicide. Despite what teens may report, Sunrise views these acts of self-mutilation as not representative of typical or harmless adolescent behavior. Self-harming behavior is symptomatic of serious underlying emotional or mental health issues [...]
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