WorksheetsSafeguarding (Self-harm)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is self-harm?
Unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance
The act of intentionally inflicting pain or injury on one’s own body
Death caused by self-directed injurious behavior with intent to die as a result of the behavior
Persistent failure to meet a child's basic physical and psychological needs
Pick two (2) possible reasons a person ends up in self-harming act
Hitting other people
Ingesting toxic substances or medications in non-lethal doses
Aggressive usage of profanities to others
Cutting, scratching, burning skin
Why do people self-harm? Pick two (2) possible reasons.
To express or cope with emotional pain
To relieve intense feelings of anger, sadness, or frustration
Wanting to dominate others and improve their social status
Desire for belonging, protection, financial gain, and excitement
Academic or parental pressure, especially in high-performing or conservative cultures is one of the main leading factors in self-harming acts.
True
False
Self-harm is underreported because of taboos around mental health as well as the societal stigma.
Do you agree?
Yes
No
Tick (/) for possible warning signs of self-harming act one might inflict.
Unexplained injuries (cuts, bruises, burns)
Wearing long sleeves even in hot weather
Isolating from peers/family
Sudden mood changes or irritability
Pick the correct actions to be taken in self-harming.
Recognize signs early
Remain calm and non-judgmental
Speak privately with the child
Never inform the parents
What are the best prevention and strategies that can be implemented in the school setting?
Build student-teacher trust relationships
Promote safe expression (journaling, art, sports)
Train teachers on emotional literacy
Whole-school mental health program
Self-harm always indicates a person wants to die
True
False
The age group that are mainly associated with self-harm acts is
0-5
6-10
11-25
30-50
