7. Self Harm in Teenagers- What Parents Need to Know to Help Their Teen Children

Self-harm or self-injury affects 15% of teenagers today. In this episode, Dr. Shanna Garza, Adolescent Medicine physician and expert, discusses how self-harm stems from maladaptive coping skills. Teens who self harm often have underlying mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders or a history of trauma. Parents are understandably concerned if they learn their kids are cutting or scratching as a form of coping. Parents of teens can learn how to help their ch...