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May 2023
30m 30s

118: My Daughter Is Cutting Herself. Wha...

DR. LISA DAMOUR/GOOD TROUBLE PRODUCTIONS
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Why do young people engage in self-harm? A mother writes in asking for advice on how to respond when her daughter cuts herself. Dr. Lisa unpacks why adolescents sometimes hurt themselves to manage distress and Reena asks about the connection between self-harm and suicide. Using research as a guide, Dr. Lisa explains self-harm, how adults can respond helpfull ... Show More
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