How to Respond to Self Harm – A Resource for Parents, Teachers, and Friends

Research shows that 15-20% of teens self harm. In the past - and still today - self harm has had a reputation of being an “attention-seeking behavior,” but brain science is now showing that for many teens, self-harm is an early warning sign of physical changes occurring in the brain. Kids and teens who self harm DO need attention and support to access early interventions to help them recover and thrive.