7th Grade Self-Harm Myth Buster Quiz

Self-harm only affects girls. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

 People self-harm when they feel (choose as many as you think are correct)

• Frustrated

• Happy

• Upset

• Confident

Only people with mental health problems self-harm. 

• True

• False

Talking about self-harm can encourage someone to start self-harming.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a healthy way to cope with negative feelings?

• Self-harm

• Talking to a trusted adult

• Keeping feelings to oneself

• Ignoring the feelings

People who self-harm always want to die.

• True

• False

Stopping self-harm is easy.

• True

• False

Which of the following is NOT a sign that someone might be self-harming?

• Wearing long sleeves in hot weather

• Unexplained bruises or scars

• Being very outgoing and social

• Frequent reports of accidental injury

Cutting is the only form of self-harm.

• True

• False

What should you do if a friend tells you they are self-harming?

• Promise to keep it a secret

• Tell them to just stop

• Listen and get help from a trusted adult

• Ignore it, as it might be for attention