Overcoming Self-harm

Self-harm can feel like the only way to cope. But it doesn't have to be that way.Struggling with urges to self-harm or overwhelmed by emotions you can't always name? This refreshingly honest guide is designed for teenagers navigating tough times - no matter how stuck you feel right now.Inside, every chapter breaks things down without pressure. You'll find real accounts from young people whose journeys illuminate the many shapes that self-harm and recovery can take. Discover how triggers, thoughts and social media use connect, and start to recognise your own self-harm 'chain'. Learn how cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) tools, journalling, grounding and distraction techniques can build your personal toolkit to manage urge waves - even on your hardest days.You won't find empty promises or calls to 'just stop.' Instead, you will learn to:· Work out what matters most to you, and find practical ways to stick closer to your values· Make your environment safer and your support network stronger· Understand your emotions without judgement· Identify your personal triggers, and build a recovery plan that actually worksOVERCOMING FOR TEENAGERS is a series to support young people through common mental health issues during adolescence, using scientific techniques that have been proven to work.Series editor: Associate Professor Polly Waite