Self-harm: interview with a mental health worker (part 1)

Frances McCann, a Senior Mental Health Practitioner from Manchester-based 42nd Street talks about how she defines self-harm, and what services like hers will do for young people.
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• self harm
• selfharm
• self-injury
• young people
• 42nd street

[TheRetardferret]

sorry but this video was boring. bhalbhlah, yeah talk with the youngs, goodie. but can't you inform proper? and not use argue with mum as example? can't the teens speak for themselves. everyone har their own reasons to self harm. (btw, u shrinks or whatever who inform others, i can with once see that you haven't been there yourself when you're only mentioning cutting. fuck you! seriously

[TheSiteVideos]

@TheRetardferret Sorry you didn't find the video very helpful but we do appreciate your feedback. We've got other videos with young people telling their experiences of self-harm, check out 'Stuart's Story', 'Amy & Danielle' or 'Holly's story'.

[ThePankate]

I need help. I am so addicted that I bring my razor to school to cut in the bathroom. HELP! PLZ!

[TheSiteVideos]

@ThePankate Hi there, thanks for your message. We're sorry to hear you're finding it so difficult to cope. TheSite.org is based in the UK, so its difficult to respond fully to people based in other countries. However, there are several US-based resources that provide support and advice. Search for 'Befrienders Worldwide', 'us.reachout.com' or call 1-800-273-TALK which provides 24hr support and advice. Hope these provide the help you need.

Look after yourself and take care,

Chris @ TheSite.org

[Celticgirl057]

Not all self-injurers cut.

[happysun995]

is it just me or do other self injurers hate that question why why why why do you do that why do you hate hugs why do you hate him why why why why why why why why I HATE THAT WORD!!!!!!!!!!

[aokska]

i used to scratch myself, then i would burn myself, now i just started to cut. i nvr knew it would b so addicting yet it helps block out the world, it helps me calm down. i want to yet i dont want to stop. it has nothing to do with my mom just my dad. also i agree @happysun995 i hate tht word all i evr hear is why wont you talk, why wont you hug me, why do hate me? its so annoying

[ThePankate]

@TheSiteVideos Thank you I'll try it out for myself :)

[Brishaun104]

@happysun995 My worst is when someone sees me having a bad day and says, "Hey, what's wrong with you today?" I can't stand it. Why must it be me?? Why can't be the jerk stand offside me? I understand how you feel because aI can never answer the 'Why?' factor.

[akumie2]

is it just me or do everyone think all cutters are under 22?

[loveyoumygod]

Why?...WHY?...I DONT KNOW WHY. IF I KNEW WHY, I WOULD FIX IT MYSELF. I can't stand it when all a person asks is WHY.

[Glittergirlz4eva1]

Most of the time people don't have a reason why.