5 SELF HARM LIES

Do you believe that people who self harm are usually teenagers who come from abused households? Or think that people who self harm do it to end their life? There are many stereotypes and false information out there about self-harm that may create a false image of what it is. This spread of misinformation can be dangerous and so it’s important to realize and understand what is true surrounding self-harm. So, Psych2Go presents you 5 myths about self-harm. Also, as a disclaimer, we would like to warn that the following content may be triggering to some audiences. If you feel uncomfortable about the subject of self-harm, you may want to skip this one and watch another video instead. If you want to learn more about self harm and understand why people do it, we also have a video explaining that as well: https://youtu.be/7r5XWuNwi5Y Crisis Text Helpline Self-Harm: 1-800-DON’T-CUT and 1-800-334-HELP 1-800-334-HELP is a 24-hour service for a number of things. www.selfinjury.com Writer: Spicevicious Script Editor: Isadora Ho Script Manager: Kelly Soong VO: Amanda Silvera Animator: Frances Quimora YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong Grandclerc, S., De Labrouhe, D., Spodenkiewicz, M., Lachal, J., & Moro, M. (2016, April 18). Relations between Nonsuicidal Self-Injury and Suicidal Behavior in Adolescence: A Systematic Review. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4835048/ Self-harm. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.nami.org/learn-more/mental-health-conditions/related-conditions/self-harm Fabian, R. (2018, July 08). Finding More Help for Adults Who Self-Injure. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from wpsychww.central.com/blog/finding-more-help-for-adults-who-self-injure/ Pietrangelo, A. (2018, August 30). Cutting: Self-Harm, on Arm, Yourself, Self-Injury, in Adults, and More. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.healthline.com/health/cutting Self-Harm Statistics. (2020, April 08). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/self-harm/related/self-harm-statistics/ Interventions. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.selfinjury.com/resources/interventions/ Why Some People Harm Themselves. (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/March-2018/Why-Some-People-Harm-Themselves Tracy, N. (n.d.). Self-Harm in Adults: Self-Injury Not Limited to Teens. Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.healthyplace.com/abuse/self-injury/self-harm-in-adults-self-injury-not-limited-to-teens Self-injury (Cutting, Self-Harm or Self-Mutilation). (n.d.). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.mhanational.org/conditions/self-injury-cutting-self-harm-or-self-mutilation The truth about self-harm. (2020, August 10). Retrieved August 14, 2020, from www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/truth-about-self-harm