Understanding Self-Harm & the Difference with Suicidal Ideation/Attempts

Understanding Self-Harm and the Difference with Suicidal Ideation/Attempts

26th May 2021

While self-harm can be scary and must be treated, it is very different from suicidal ideation and attempts. Parents need to understand the difference so that they can help their children more effectively.

In this session with Carol Carver, you will learn:

What are the forms of self-injury
How self-injury is different from suicidal thoughts
What drive kids to self-injury
How you can detect self-injury
How to help a child in this situation

Watch more Parents Chat recordings here. Check our Event calendar for future Parents Chats!

Clarity Child Guidance Center

Clarity Child Guidance Center is the only nonprofit mental health treatment center for kids ages 3 to 17 in South Texas. Our staff of children’s mental health professionals is the largest in the region. When a child is in crisis, we work with families to get much needed treatment regardless of their ability to pay.

The opinions, representations and statements made within this guest article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect Clarity Child Guidance Center. Any copyright remains with the author and any liability with regard to infringement of intellectual property rights remain with them. Clarity Child Guidance Center accepts no liability for any errors, omissions or representations.

Understanding Self-Harm and the Difference with Suicidal Ideation/Attempts

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