The parent's guide to self-harm : what parents need to know

The first book on self-harm written for parents by parents. Are you concerned that your child may be self-harming?Are you wondering what to do for the best?Do you need more information and help?If so, this is the book for you. An ever-increasing number of young people are turning to self-harm in order to cope with the pressures of modern living, and this poses a huge problem for parents and others who care for them. This book provides the answers you need to questions such as: - How do I know for sure whether my child is self-harming?- How should I approach my child?- What help and treatment is available to us?- What can I do to help my child?- How have other parents coped?

Full of the real-life experiences of other parents who have been there, this is a practical book that will both inform and equip you to help your child and yourself through this difficult time.