Description

An estimated two million people in the United States cut, burn, or otherwise inflict injury on themselves as a means of coping with overwhelming feelings. The majority of those who practice this most hidden of self-destructive behaviors are young women who generally begin in adolescence and often continue the practice into their 30s. The pamphlet explains the reasons people self-injure and provides extensive suggestions for approaching a friend or family member you suspect of self-injuring. Readers are directed to the “In the Know Zone” website for in-depth information on the subject.