Harm

Deliberate self-harm is a term that covers a wide range of behaviours some of which are directly related to suicide and some are not. This is a relatively common behaviour that is little understood. This essay provides an overview of the nature and extent of those most at risk of self-harm, including causes and risk factors. Examining some of the stereotyping that surrounds self -harm, and looking at ways in which self-harm can be prevented. A useful definition of self-harm is from Professor

Self harm is an mental health issue that not a lot of people know about. Self harm is “...the act of deliberately harming your own body, such as cutting or burning yourself” (www.mayoclinic.org). It is an issue that people do not like to talk about and especially in schools. Statistics showed that in 2014, 110% of teen girls per 100,000 self-harmed; and it has increased from 23% to 35% that teen boys self-harm (Michelle). Overall, about 15% of Canadian teenagers self harm (Kids Help Phone). Although

sees herself as ugly, fat, unimportant/worthless, abandoned, invisible, doesn’t fit in, can’t do anything right, and questioning why she is here. Self-harm is as to looking at an old, falling apart building. I say that because self-harm will happen because they are down on themselves, because they feel like they are falling apart. Also, self-harm/depression

future. By remaining ignorant, self harm becomes more and more common, but at what cost? If educators and medical personnel were to be more educated on self harm and how to deal with it, teens and young adults would be more comfortable asking for help. Getttig rid of the stereotypes that

Self-harm in Adolescents The objective of the research paper was to determine the prevalence of self-harm in adolescents. The research was conducted using a survey with a self-report questionnaire. This research took place in a total of forty-one schools in England. Six thousand and twenty students participated in the research; most of those students were ages fifteen through sixteen. The main outcome of the research was deliberate self-harm. Results showed

based on the foundations of the Misue of Drugs act 1971 this would indicate that evidence of increased harm has been discovered. Jacqui Smith, the home secretary at the time of this action justified the act with the following quote “decision takes into account issues such as public perception and the needs and consequences for policing priorities, where this is, doubt about the potential harm that will be caused, we must err on the side of caution and protect the public.” - Reference

Harm Reduction paper Randy Jones Substance Abuse Counselling January 18, 2012 This paper will discuss the principles and position of harm reduction. It will also examine the public perception of the user, which has created an ineffective philosophy. Most importantly, my paper seeks to recognize the harm of harm reduction. This discussion will highlight the lack of hope it creates in the user. Harm reduction needs to be addressed so that a long-term solution for the user can be implemented, not

“Harm reduction is based on the premise that people are responsible for their behaviour, that they maker personal choices that affect their health and well-being, and that they can make safer and better decisions if given useful and honest information” (Mathre, 2002, p. 106). Harm reduction recognizes people’s unhealthy choices while also attempting to reduce the harmful effects that come from these unhealthy behaviours (Marlatt, 1998 as cited in Brown, Luna, Ramirez, Vail, and Williams, 2005). Using

HSER 281 Self-harm Research Proposal Directed Studies: Methods Jaime Gresley-Jones Student# 111835 Faculty: Deb Wandler

Facts about self-harm, have been kept out of view from the public eye for far longer, than society should be proud of, Self-harm is a serious issue, not just a desperate attention seeking cry, which is what a great many have lead so many to believe. What can be defined as self-harm, how many have engaged in self-harm, why do they do it, and just what exactly is self-harm? Is it a mental illness, a cry for attention or maybe something else? “According to a study published in the journal Pediatrics