Self-harming is a secretive activity. Most of the time, the marks are carefully hidden and parents do not catch wind of the activity until it has become serious. However, there are plenty of tell-tale signs to help parents discover whether or not their teen is self-harming before it gets out of hand.
Ways Teen Self-Harm
Cutting
Scratching
Burning
Punching Things
Picking Wounds
Pulling Out Hair/Eyebrows
Ingesting Toxins
Excessive Rubbing
Things To Look For
Secretive behavior
Sending a lot of time alone
Inconsistent excuses for marks and cuts on the body
Abrupt changes in mood
Quickly becoming more passive
Sudden changes in friends
Wearing more clothing than necessary
Big changes in dress (adopting emo style)
Sharp objects in bed or bathroom
Facial expressions not matching emotions or situation
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