Self-Injury |
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Author:
| Allman, Toney |
Series title: | Hot Topics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4205-0552-8 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2011 |
Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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Imprint: | Lucent Press |
Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $41.03 |
Book Description:
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The Cornell University College of Human Ecology categorizes self-injury as intentional carving or cutting of the skin, subdermal tissue scratching, intentional burning, banging or punching oneself, and embedding objects under the skin. To date, sixteen forms of self-injury have been documented, and recent studies show that there is no one "profile" for self-harm. This critical edition discusses self-mutilation and other self-harm behaviors. Chapters explore why some individuals harm...
More DescriptionThe Cornell University College of Human Ecology categorizes self-injury as intentional carving or cutting of the skin, subdermal tissue scratching, intentional burning, banging or punching oneself, and embedding objects under the skin. To date, sixteen forms of self-injury have been documented, and recent studies show that there is no one "profile" for self-harm. This critical edition discusses self-mutilation and other self-harm behaviors. Chapters explore why some individuals harm themselves, the risks of self-injury, and how to treat and prevent it.