13 Things People Who Self-Harm Want You To Know

Self-harm is common in young people with depression and anxiety but it also affects people of all ages So what is self-harm Self-harm also known as self injury is deliberately hurting your own body such as cutting or burning in a way to cope with emotional pain intense anger or frustrations While it is true that anyone can be affected by self-harm some people are more likely to self-harm than others because of things that have happened in their lives such as their childhood family or friends In this video we want to cover some of the stories or insights that people who self-harm want you to know selfharm awareness Credits Writer Michelle Gaston Script Editor Isadora Ho Script Manager Kelly Soong VO Amanda Silvera Storyboarder Francesco Parente Animation Patricia Loyola YouTube Manager Cindy Cheong Here is a list of helplines Crisis Text Line text HOME 741741 free 24 7 support US Lifeline call 13 11 14 Australia Support line call 01708 765200 UK National Hopeline Network call 1-800-784-2433 US National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 US Linea Pas Call 1-800-981-0023 Puerto Rico For additional numbers for different countries search on Wikipedia List of suicide crisis lines There is a larger list provided there Do you know someone who is currently self-harming Feel free to share your story or reach out to one of the helplines above Editorial psych2go net We also recently launched a Korean YouTube translated channel to reach more people who don't speak English a https 3A 2F 2Fwww youtube com 2Fchannel 2FUCQh9DSw0L23tNULgxussrYg a

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