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The world on my shoulders
http://www.thesite.org/http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/mentalhealth/selfharm/whydopeopleselfharm
Joanna explains how the pressure and stress of exams at school led her to self-harm. This is a true story read by one of TheSite.org's volunteer actors.
Coping tips and distractions
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Find out what distraction techniques these young people use to help them deal with stress and frustration.
What is self-harm?
Are you worried about self-harm? If you don't understand why it's happening to you or someone else, and you're looking for help and support, we're here to help.
Steps to recovery
Getting out of the cycle of self-harming is never going to be easy. Read our step-by-step guide and watch Stuart's
story as he looks back.
What happens at A&E?
Find out what sort of treatment and support you should get if you're seen by a doctor in Accident and Emergency.
Coping with self-harm
Being close to someone who self-harms can take its toll on you. Make sure you've got someone to talk to if you're not sure how to handle things.
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