Self-harm and young people / edited by Justin Healey
There are many types of behaviours that are considered to be deliberate self-harm (or self-injury), and young people harm themselves for different reasons. Non-fatal, self-injuring behaviours such as self-cutting, self-poisoning, self-burning and even attempted suicide are common but often hidden re...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Thirroul :
The Spinney Press
2012.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
| Colección: | Issues in Society: 338
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798279806719 |
| Sumario: | There are many types of behaviours that are considered to be deliberate self-harm (or self-injury), and young people harm themselves for different reasons. Non-fatal, self-injuring behaviours such as self-cutting, self-poisoning, self-burning and even attempted suicide are common but often hidden responses to emotional pain, and are attempts to relieve, control or express distressing feelings.This book explores the prevalence of self-harm, identifies the warning signs, and addresses the many myths and misconceptions. Advice is also presented on how to deal with these behaviours for people who |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (65 p.) |
| ISBN: | 9781921507717 |
