Self-injury can be done in a number of different ways. The more common methods are
Often the wounds are shallow, but sometimes teens can cut deep and create serious damage.
If your teen is engaged in self-injury he’s typically not trying to commit suicide, yet the physical harm that results can be serious. Wounds can become infected, deep cuts may require stitches, and self-inflicted blows to the head may cause concussions. The wounds he self-inflicts may even be life-threatening.