a teen holds their head as they sit on the floor leaning on a wall struggling to recognize signs of self harm

Recognizing the Signs of Self Harm

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: October 28, 2022Updated: October 3, 2022The signs of self-harm in teens are not always easy to recognize. Sometimes, they’re just as difficult for others to notice as they are for the person who self-harms. This kind of destructive behavior hurts not just…

a teen recognizes the signs of self-harm

Recognizing Signs of Self-Harm

Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: April 23, 2021Updated: April 2, 2021Self-harm is anything that someone does to hurt themselves purposely. Whether that includes cutting or other actions, many teens use these actions to deal with complicated feelings, memories, or situations. Some signs can help family members and…