Mary E Williams

Self-injury Mary E Williams

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 114-117) and index.; Discusses self-mutilation and other self-harmful behavior, including why some individuals harm themselves, the risks of self-injury, and how to treat and prevent it. Table of Contents: Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1. Who Is Affected by Self-Injury? -- 1. Self-Harm Figures Soar in a Generation Under Pressure Independent on Sunday -- 2. Self-Injury Has Increased Among Soldiers / Tony Dokoupil -- 3. YouTube Videos of Self-Injury Are an Alarming Trend / Roni Caryn Rabin -- 4. Self-Injury Among Youths with Eating Disorders Is an Alarming Trend / Dianne Klein -- 5. Study Looks at Self-Harm in Young People European Union News -- 6. Self-Injury Is Usually Nonsuicidal / Raychelle Cassada Lohmann -- Chapter 2. Why Do People Injure Themselves? -- 1. Only Skin Deep: Chloe, as told to Sandy Fertman Ryan -- 1. A Cry for Help / Hara Estroff Marano -- 3. Media, the Internet, and Nonsuicidal Self-Injury / Janis Whitlock, Amanda Purington, Marina Gershkovich -- 4. A Variety of Factors Can Cause People to Injure Themselves / Julia Pearlman -- Chapter 3. How Can Self-Injurers Be Helped? -- 1. Therapy Helps Self-Injurers / Miranda Sweet, Janis Whitlock -- 2. Deliberate Self-Harm: ReachOut.com -- 3. Self-Harm and Trauma: Research Findings / Laura E. Gibson, Tina Crenshaw -- 4. Self Harming Nfld. Teen Loses Right to Refuse Treatment / Kirk Makin -- Facts About -- Organizations to Contact -- For Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits. Publisher Marketing: Inspired by the acclaimed Opposing Viewpoints series, this series helps readers gain an awareness of current issues and develop critical thinking skills by presenting a wealth of information on contemporary issues in a colorful, easy-to-read format.; IIOVP: Self-Injury examines those who are affected by self-injury, the reasons people self-injure, and ways that self-injurers can be helped.; In addition to pro/con articles, each Introducing Issues with Opposing Viewpoints volume includes appealing features designed to help students understand the complexities of current issues: Full-color photographs, charts, graphs, and cartoons supplement t Contributor Bio:  Williams, Mary E B01