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Recognizing the Signs of Self Harm

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 28, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022The signs of self-harm in teens are not always easy to recognize. Sometimes, they’re just as difficult for others to notice as they are for the person who self-harms. This kind of destructive behavior hurts not just…

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7 Common Signs Someone Is Self-Harming

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamMedically Reviewed BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: June 17, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022For some teens, feelings of isolation and low self-esteem can lead to self-harm. As their bodies continue to develop through hormonal shifts, many teens struggle to engage with their families and…

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Self-Harm Treatment Available in North Carolina

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: February 24, 2022Updated: February 2, 2022Self-harming behavior can be one of a parent’s worst nightmares. Today’s teens are likely to engage in self-harming for various forms of stress relief. Because they face a range of social, academic,…

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What to Do if Your Teen Is Self-Harming

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: January 10, 2022Updated: June 29, 2022Teenagers face daily stress many adults have forgotten about or painfully remember from their own adolescence. Hormonal changes, growing pains, peer pressure, academic stress, and a growing desire for independence are often hard to manage. Many teens…

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The Dangers of Self-Harm to Teen Health

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: November 20, 2021Updated: November 19, 2021Teens face social, emotional, and academic pressure every day. As their bodies continue to grow and develop through hormonal changes, daily pressures can become increasingly stressful. Many teens struggle to engage with…