Self-injury can be a confusing behaviour, and it can be really worrying when someone you know self-injures. This guide was developed to help parents and families understand self-injury, and find some effective ways to intervene.
In preparing this guide we consulted families, health care
professionals and parents of young people who self-injure, as well
as the young people themselves. In this way, we have gained a
good understanding of self-injury, and what young people want
from people who care about them.
This booklet explains self-injury and provides some useful tips and
resources for parents and family members. We hope you benefit
from the information we provide