Finding out your teen is self-harming is one of the most confronting moments a parent can go through. It often brings up panic, fear, anger, confusion—and sometimes a desperate urge to “fix it immediately.” But before anything else, it’s important to understand this: Self-harm is not about attention-seeking. It is about emotional overwhelm that doesn’t have words yet. Why Teens Self-Harm (It’s Not What Most Parents Think) Self-harm is usually not about wanting to die. More of
