The Parent's Guide to Self-Harm What parents need to know Jane Smith

The first book on self-harm written for parents by parents. Are you concerned that your child may be self-harming? Are you wondering what to do for the best? Do you need more information and help? If so, this is the book for you. An ever-increasing number of young people are turning to self-harm in order to cope with the pressures of modern living, and this poses a huge problem for parents and others who care for them. This book provides the answers you need to questions such as: • How do I know for sure whether my child is self-harming? • How should I approach my child? • What help and treatment is available to us? • What can I do to help my child? • How have other parents coped? Full of the real-life experiences of other parents who have been there, this is a practical book that will both inform and equip you to help your child and yourself through this difficult time.

Jane Smith is the Director of Anorexia and Bulimia Care, a UK-based charity for those with eating disorders.

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