Contrary to popular belief, self-injury often has more to do with survival than with suicide.
"Go Ask Ogre" peers into the world of a misfit "cutter" teen, who, with devastating honesty and deadpan humor, illustrates the horrors of her life and rises above them through confessional letters.
To recover from self-injury it is crucial to replace it with a more positive coping skill.
Self-injury factsheet for parents of children who self-injure.
One patient tells of how he began cutting.
For friends and family of those who self-injure.
Tips for self-injurers who are trying to keep themselves safe and avoid the urge to hurt themselves.
A collection of research articles about self-injury.
An award-winning FAQ about Self-Injury.
A compilation of self-injury news articles maintained by SIARI. Updated monthly.
"My name is Gabrielle and I am twenty-one years old. I have been hurting myself for over four years. Now I want to share my story with other people who self-injure (SI) so that they know that they are NOT alone, and with their friends and family."
Tips for friends and family who are trying to help a self-injurer.
About the treatment of adolsecent female self-injury in a residential treatment center setting. Article from 4Therapy.com.
