CONTENTS

FOREWORD BY JONATHAN SINGER

Introducing Asher Who Struggles with Self-Harm

What is Self-Harm?

Who Self-Harms?

Attention Seeking?

What’s the Link Between Self-Harm and Social Media?

It Can Feel Very Lonely

Why Do People Self-Harm?

Self-Harm and Suicide

Caring for Injuries

Why Is It Hard to Stop Self-Harming?

Who Can Help?

What Treatment Is Available?

How Can You Break the Cycle?

Healthier Alternatives to Self-Harm?

How Can You Distract Yourself?

Injuries and Scars?

How Friends Can Help

How Family Members Can Help

How Professionals Can Help

What Next?

Talking to Younger Children about Self-Harm

Final Thoughts From Pooky

Recommended Reading, Websites and Organizations