Charles Smithdeal, M.D.

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How Many Teens Will Cut Themselves Today?

nMillions of American teenagers and adults will voluntarily injure themselves today. Some will cut themselves with a knife or razor Others will burn their skin with matches or a cigarette. Some will hit themselves or bang their heads against a wall, or pull out their hair, or stick needles into or pick at their skin or break their own bones. Millions more will do this tomorrow, and next week, and during the coming year. The behavior of self-harm appears to be on the increase

April 17, 2008