Self Injury (SI) Common Terms Warning Signs Common Causes Different ways Video:

http://youtu.be/zqcaE6GrVUo

Misconceptions Attention seeking “Crazy” Suicidal Whiny

To Write Love On Her Arms

Coping Strategies Rubber band Red pen Ice cube 15 minute rule pet

Relapse Prevention Medication Therapy Creative outlets Support network Inpatient

treatment

Treating SI Professionally

Always be on the lookout-50%

Other high risk behaviors often exist concurrently

Language Early

intervention=important

References Greydanus, D. E. (2011). Treating Self-

Harm in Children and Adolescents. Psychiatric Times, 28(2), 32-37.

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Questions What was your opinion on SI before this

presentation? Has your opinion changed after this

presentation? If not, why? Do you have any questions regarding self

injury?