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Introduction into self-harm: what is it and what's the link between self-harm and suicide?
Self-harm doesn't just affect the person who's doing it. Make sure you know who to turn to if you need advice.
Make sure you know how to handle things if someone confides in you about self-harming.
Self-harm doesn't just cause instant damage; there can be long-term effects, as well.
Stuart tells how he descended into a spiral of self-harm then managed to pull himself out and find help.
Mental health worker Frances McCann explains what self-harm is and how services like hers can help you.
What happens when you go and see your doctor (GP) about self-harm?
TheSite.org finds out what happens when you go to A&E and how you should be treated.
What are your confidentiality rights when you go to Accident & Emergency?
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Holly is a fashion blogger from the north-east of England. She told TheSite.org about her experience of self-harming.
In this video Holly talks about her experience of self-harming over a number of years, and how she dealt with it.
Holly's blog is www.dressingfor.blogspot.com.
Updated: 12/04/2010
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