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There are lots of reasons why young people might self-harm. The need to hurt yourself usually comes from emotions that are very difficult to cope with.
Young people might self-harm because it's a way of releasing tension or controlling something. It’s a physical pain that you can deal with, rather than an emotional feeling that you might find hard to cope with.
Self-harm can also be used as a form of self-punishment for something you feel bad about.
Feeling alone, angry, experiencing low self-esteem and not feeling good enough can also lead to self-harming.
The reasons for self-harming can be very personal so it's okay if you don't know why young people self-harm.
If you're worried about someone, or want advice about what to do, you can get help by calling:
0808 802 5544 (free from Mobiles and Landlines)
To talk to somone from the YoungMinds Parents Helpline.
ChildLine can also help young people who may be affected by self-harm
If they don’t feel they can talk to you - there are other options.
And they can talk to somebody now by, clicking HERE
To go straight to an online chat with a counsellor from ChildLine.
Other sites that can help-----------------------------
Self-harm help page with advice and coping techniques. YoungMinds
Real life stories, advice and support about self-harm. TheSite.org
Support for young people affected by self-harm. Selfharm.co.uk
Support and information about self-harm from MIND, the mental health charity. <a class="article-body-link" href="http://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/self-harm/ "MIND"">MIND