Understanding Self-Injury

What is the most common form of self-injury?

• Picking at wounds

• Cutting or scratching the skin

• Hitting oneself

• Burning the skin

Why do teenagers often engage in self-injury?

• To seek attention

• To alleviate emotional distress

• To rebel against authority

• To fit in with peers

How do self-injurers describe the feeling after self-harm?

• As a method to gain control

• As a way to gain sympathy

• As a relief from emotional pain

• As a form of punishment

What is a maladaptive coping tool?

• A harmful way to manage emotions

• A method that worsens emotional distress

• A technique to improve communication

• A healthy way to deal with stress

Why might some teenagers use self-injury as a communication tool?

• To visually broadcast a need for help

• To express their artistic side

• To challenge authority

• To mimic their peers

What is a common trigger for self-harm among teenagers?

• Participating in sports

• Receiving praise from peers

• Experiencing academic success

• Feeling rejected by romantic interests

Which of the following is a sign that a child might be self-harming?

• Frequent visits to the gym

• Wearing long sleeves in warm weather

• Increased social activities

• Wearing short sleeves in cold weather

What should parents do if they discover their child is self-harming?

• Encourage the child to stop on their own

• Seek help from a mental health professional

• Ignore it as a phase

• Punish the child

What therapy is commonly used to help kids tolerate uncomfortable feelings?

• Art Therapy

• Family Therapy

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

What combination is often successful in treating self-harm?

• Medication and art therapy

• Psychotherapy and medication

• Meditation and yoga

• Exercise and diet changes