Cutting and Self-Harm (Health and Medical Issues Today)

What is self-harm and what causes it? Learn the terms and concepts related to this type of behavior.Non-suicidal self-injury has been in existence to some extent for centuries. Today the practices are increasing in terms of the number of people engaging in this often-baffling behavior. By the use of accessible language rich descriptions of concepts and realistic case examples Cutting and Self Harm seeks to demystify these behaviors that afflict self-injuring individuals and negatively impact their family members and friends.Author Chris Simpson PhD has written and presented on the subject of self-harm since 2001. He begins the book by answering the question What is cutting and self-harm and how does it occur? and by explaining important terms and concepts related to the behavior. He then covers current controversies about self-harming behaviors and addresses frequently confusing topics such as the contributing factors to self-injury psychopharmacological treatment of the behavior and the use of group therapeutic approaches in treatment facilities. The final section of the book presents additional resources for those impacted by self-injury.Provides an in-depth history of self-harm behavior that provides a relatable perspective for the readerOffers realistic and common case samples that promote better understandingExplains how anyone concerned about a self-injurious loved one can best confront the behavior and offers tips on how to provide supportDevotes significant attention to controversial areas such as the prevalence of self-injury in school settings addresses the use of psychopharmacology in treating the behavior and gives an overview of effective techniques for treatment