𝗟𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗺, 𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀.
Self-harm, the act of deliberately inflicting pain and damage to one’s body by means of cutting, burning, scratching, and self-poisoning through medication or substances in order to relieve emotional distress, is a growing concern amongst teenagers.found that more than 65% of South African young people have had some form of mental health issue but did not seek help.
“The age of onset is approximately 12 years, although there is stronger association to puberty rather than chronological age. The number of teens presenting with self-harm infliction is increasing significantly due to heightened levels of anxiety, depression and stress experienced amongst teenagers, availability to medication, alcohol and drugs, and the social transmission of the behaviour via social media channels.
Puberty: This period is a neurodevelopmentally vulnerable time for teenagers, especially girls, when there is an increase in emotional disorders and risk-taking behavioursDisruptive, unsupportive home environments
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