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What is nonsuicidal self-injury?
Nonsuicidal self-injury is when adults or children:
Children who hurt themselves:
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Are usually teens
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May also abuse drugs or alcohol
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Aren't trying to kill themselves, although some later do try to commit suicide Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents Suicide has to do with killing yourself. Suicidal behavior includes: Thinking about killing yourself Attempting to kill yourself Actually killing yourself (committing suicide) read more
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May be helped by therapy that helps them find other ways to manage their emotions and stress
