News Release, 6 July 2006
Have you ever harmed yourself? Or do you know somebody who has? Well, you’re not alone. New research shows that 1 in 12 young people have self-harmed in the UK, which works out to be at least two young people in every school classroom, 1.
A new information booklet called ‘The truth about self harm for young people and their friends and families’ has been published for those who may like to know more about self harm; what it is, why people do it, and where to go for help. The booklet is based on the experiences of young people who have self harmed.
For a copy of the free information booklet visit www.selfharmUK.org or www.mentalhealth.org.uk, telephone 020 7803 1100 or email mhf@mhf.org.uk
A number of circumstances can lead a person to begin self-harming, such as being bullied at school, not getting on with parents, anxiety about school/work, parental divorce, the death of somebody close, unwanted pregnancy, experience of sexual, physical or emotional abuse, and sexuality issues.
1 . Truth Hurts, Report of the National Inquiry into Self Harm among Young People, 2006. The Mental Health Foundation and The Camelot Foundation.
The full report can be found in publications
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For further information and interview requests contact please contact the press office on 020 7803 1128 / 1130 or email the press office
The Mental Health Foundation is the leading UK charity working to improve services for both people with mental health problems and people with learning disabilities. It is the only charity to fund and work with both service users and providers and plays an important role in funding research and new approaches to prevention, treatment and care. The Foundation’s work includes allocating grants for research and community projects; contributing to the public debate; educating policy makers and healthcare professionals and striving to reduce the stigma attached to mental illness.
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