Teens and Harmful Behaviors

To some teens, causing harm to themselves is the only way they know how to cope with feelings like sadness, self-loathing, emptiness, guilt, control and rage.

The problem is that the relief that comes from self-harming doesn’t last very long. It’s like slapping on a Band-Aid when what you really need are stitches. It may temporarily stop the bleeding, but it doesn’t fix the underlying injury. And it also creates its own problems.

Most teens who self-harm try to keep what they’re doing secret. They may feel ashamed or maybe think that no one would understand. Two of the most common harmful behaviors exhibited by teens are cutting and eating disorders.

At Save A Life, professionals will host student workshops addressing Youth Mental Heath, Stress and Anxiety, and Eating Disorders.

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