Self harm

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Self Harm

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Write down your own definition of self-harm

Self-harm is attention seeking

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Agree

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Disagree

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Maybe

If you are punished for self-harm you are more likely to do it again

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Agree

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Disagree

3

Maybe

Self-harm is a consequence of suicidal thought

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Agree

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Disagree

3

Maybe

Young people self-harm more than any other age group

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Agree

2

Disagree

3

Maybe

Young people self-harm more than any other age group

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Agree

2

Disagree

3

Maybe

Some people self-harm to feel more confident about themselves

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Agree

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Disagree

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Maybe

Most people who self-harm can be helped

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Agree

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Disagree

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Maybe

Someone who is LGBT is more likely to self-harm

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Agree

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Disagree

3

Maybe

Self-harm is a dangerous coping mechanism

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Agree

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Disagree

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Maybe

What % of the population self harm?

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1%

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50%

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6%

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14%

What is the most common form of self-harm in the UK?

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Cutting

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Head Banging

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Burning

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Overdosing

Where does the population feel most comfortable seeking help with self-harm from?

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Friends

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Teachers

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Internet

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