Self-Injury and Cutting: Stopping the Pain

by John M. Shea

Self-injury and cutting refers to harming one's own body on purpose, a troubling problem that tends to begin in the teen or early adult years. Also known by several other terms, including "self-harm" and "self-mutilation," the behavior is often used as an outlet to get temporary relief from tormenting emotions. Written by a medical doctor, this book offers honest information about self-injury, who it tends to affect, and possible reasons people self-injure...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1448894484
• ISBN13: 9781448894482
• Release Date: July 2013
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12