Self-injury : your questions answered
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Self-Injury: Your Questions Answered debunks some of the misconceptions about self-harm and discusses how damaging these widely held beliefs can be. The book answers many of the most common questions people are likely to ask about self-harm and is broken down into different sections to help readers focus on what is most important to them. Sections include General Information; Causes and Risk Factors; Culture, Media, and Self-Injury; Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis, as well as Assessment, Treatment, Prevention, and Life after Self-Injury. Along with case studies exploring different aspects of self-harm, a Directory of Resources is also provided for people seeking additional information."--,Provided by publisher.