General Article Talking self-harm

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At YoungMinds we deal with self-harm a lot. The ways we do it vary but they include: our Parents’ Helpline; our training courses for teachers; youth workers and service providers; our lobbying work with government officials and our work directly with young people.

Mental health problems don’t just affect particular groups; they span all races, cultures and classes, and self-harm is no exception. Self-harm is surrounded by myths and misconceptions – while it’s often just thought of in terms o...

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