Series Foreword |
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Acknowledgments |
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Introduction |
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Guide to Health Literacy |
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Common Misconceptions about Self-Injury |
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Questions and Answers |
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3 | (20) |
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2 Who are most likely to harm themselves? |
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3 Are women more likely to harm themselves than men? |
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6 | (2) |
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4 Is it only teenagers who harm themselves? |
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8 | (1) |
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5 Are people who harm themselves less sensitive to pain? |
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9 | (2) |
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6 How far back in history does self-harm go? |
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11 | (1) |
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7 Is self-harm the same as attempted suicide? |
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12 | (2) |
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8 What are some of the different methods used by self-harmers? |
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14 | (2) |
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9 What reasons do people give for harming themselves? |
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16 | (1) |
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10 Do people harm themselves just to get attention? |
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17 | (2) |
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11 Can self-harming be addictive? |
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19 | (1) |
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12 Is there a self-harm epidemic? |
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20 | (3) |
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23 | (20) |
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13 Is self-harm linked to trauma? |
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23 | (1) |
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14 Are self-harm attempts caused by being bullied? |
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24 | (2) |
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15 Can peer pressure lead to self-harm attempts? |
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26 | (2) |
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16 Is self-harm linked to drug or alcohol abuse? |
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28 | (1) |
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17 Do people who harm themselves suffer from a personality disorder? |
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29 | (2) |
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18 Is self-harming linked to autism? |
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31 | (1) |
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19 Is self-harm linked to childhood sexual abuse? |
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32 | (1) |
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20 Is self-harm linked to poor parenting? |
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33 | (2) |
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21 Is self-harm linked to eating disorders? |
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35 | (1) |
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22 Can poor sleep increase the risk of self-harm? |
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36 | (1) |
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23 Can self-harm be linked to brain disorders? |
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37 | (2) |
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24 What is alexithymia, and how is it linked to self-harming? |
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39 | (1) |
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25 Are self-harmers more impulsive? |
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Culture, Media, and Self-Injury |
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26 Are self-harm attempts only a problem in the Western, industrialized world? |
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43 | (1) |
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27 Can media stories about self-injury attempts do more harm than good? |
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44 | (2) |
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28 Is there an online self-harm subculture? |
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46 | (2) |
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29 Is body piercing linked to self-harm? |
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48 | (1) |
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30 Why do people in prisons harm themselves? |
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49 | (2) |
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31 Why are self-harm attempts going unreported in some countries? |
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51 | (1) |
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32 Are sexual minorities more vulnerable to self-harm attempts? |
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52 | (1) |
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33 Are military veterans coping with trauma more likely to harm themselves? |
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Assessment, Treatment, Prevention, and Life after Self-Injury |
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34 Should self-harm be classified as a psychiatric disorder? |
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57 | (1) |
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35 Do self-harm attempts go away over time? |
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58 | (2) |
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36 What are potential warning signs that parents and teachers should watch for? |
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60 | (1) |
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37 How are self-harmers assessed by health professionals? |
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61 | (2) |
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38 When is an inpatient program necessary? |
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63 | (1) |
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39 What are some of the most common forms of treatment for children and adults who harm themselves? |
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64 | (2) |
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40 How can self-harmers learn about their triggers? |
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41 What is a safety contract? |
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67 | (1) |
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42 What kind of coping strategies can help with self-harm? |
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68 | (2) |
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43 What is cognitive restructuring? |
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44 What is mindfulness therapy? |
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45 Who should receive group therapy? |
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73 | (1) |
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46 What can parents do about children who harm themselves? |
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47 Are there medications that can help with self-harm? |
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75 | (2) |
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48 Do online support groups help prevent future self-harm attempts? |
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49 Can anything be done about the scars? |
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50 Can self-harmers learn to move on with their lives? |
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Case Studies |
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Glossary |
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Directory of Resources |
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Index |
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About the Author |
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