Hidden Scars, Silent Wounds: Understanding Self-Injury

Synopsis: Investigation of the phenomenon of self-injury. Self-injury refers to a pattern in which a person harms him- or herself by cutting or even burning parts of the body, to relieve stress from pent-up emotions. Many people suffer from this usually secretive activity. Typically they have endured unusual and stressful events or abusive family situations, and have resorted to self-injury as an unhealthy coping mechanism. This programme demystifies this often misunderstood problem by offering candid interviews with ‘cutters’ and their families, as well as commentary by noted experts in the field. One interviewee describes her cutting as a form of self-punishment, but also as a strategy to keep her emotions from spiralling out of control. A psychologist discusses the symptoms and causes of self-injury. Accompanying teachers’ resource book which includes class worksheets to extend students’ investigation of the subject.
Language: English
Country: United States
Year of production: 2004
Subjects: Psychology; Social welfare; Mental Health and Counselling
Keywords: emotional development; self harm

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