a kid sits on a bed in a hoodie showing signs of cutting

What Is Cutting and What Are the Warning Signs?

Non-suicidal self-injury—often referred to as self-harm—involves any act of intentionally injuring or causing harm to oneself. While self-harm can take on various forms, Mental Health America reports that 70–90% of people who self-harm choose cutting as their preferred method. Self-harm is not a mental health disorder but rather a symptom of an underlying issue(s). Without…