Research has shown that an alarming number of teens intentionally harm themselves by cutting, burning, bruising, or other methods, which is usually a symptom of deep emotional turmoil. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines How Serious a Problem Are Cutting and Self-Injury Among Teens?, What Causes Teens to Deliberately Harm Themselves?, What Are the Health Risks of Cutting and Self-Injury? and Can Teens Overcome the Need to Self-Injure?