Cutting and Self-Injurous Behaviors in Adolescents
Healthy Living Video Series Speaking of Kids: Cutting and Self-Injurous Behaviors in Adolescents Presented by: Jennifer Kittler, PhD Psychologist, Bradley Hospital adolescent unit Clinical assistant professor, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Jennifer Dyl, PhD Psychologist, Bradley… related searches:kittler | jennifer dyl
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…typical signs and symptoms of self-injurious behavior. Your child may be injuring himself or herself if he or she: \xB7 Shows evidence of cutting (shallow cuts on a child's arms, legs, or abdomen) \xB7 Has areas of plucked skin and hair \xB7 Bangs his or her head on walls or other hard surfaces \xB7…
Self-Cutting
…. Sometimes teenagers cut themselves to be part of a peer group. Often, self-cutting is a means of coping with emotional distress. It may be a call for help because of emotional issues or suicidal thoughts. Is there a particular age or catalyst for self-cutting? * Self-cutting can happen at any age.… related searches:teen stress
Frequent Self-Cutting Linked to Risky Sexual Behavior in Teens
…Archives Lifespan News Resources for the news media Making Headlines: Lifespan in the news Frequent Self-Cutting Linked to Risky Sexual Behavior in Teens (posted June 24, 2008) Teens who repeatedly cut themselves are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, increasing their chances of possibly contracting… related searches:cynthia grossman
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…predictive of self-cutting. Further analysis found that those who self-cut were three and a half times more likely to report infrequent condom use than those who did not self-cut, even after the analysis controlled for sexual abuse history and HIV prevention self-efficacy. Self-cutting is strongly associated…
The Paradox of Cutting: A Free Workshop from Bradley Hospital
… Lifespan News Resources for the news media Making Headlines: Lifespan in the news The Paradox of Cutting: A Free Workshop from Bradley Hospital (posted September 17, 2007) Have you noticed unexplained cuts, burns or scratches on your teenager? Do the constant excuses and explanations for these injuries…
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…between self-cutting and sexual risk. Current theory holds that adolescents who cut do it because they are dissociating, or removing themselves from the trauma of having been sexually abused. However, the researchers discovered that even when researchers controlled for abuse factors, self-cutting is strongly…
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…Depression Resources The changing seasons can often trigger depression. The Economy and Kids Manage your child's worries with an honest discussion. On the Cutting Edge Learn about Bradley's research and what it means for you. New Services for Teens Bradley's new addition means expanded adolscent services. Depression… related searches:speaking of kids | map
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Cuts and puncture wounds Cuts and puncture wounds Definition A cut is an injury that results in a break or opening in the skin. A laceration is a jagged, irregular cut. A puncture is a wound made by a pointed object (like a nail, knife, or sharp tooth). Alternative Names Wound - cut or puncture; Open wound; Laceration Symptoms…
Health Illustrated Encyclopedia - Minor cut - first aid
Minor cut Procedure, part 1 To treat a minor cut at home first wash your hands thoroughly with soap to avoid infection. Next wash the cut with mild soap and water. Procedure, part 2 Apply direct pressure to stop the bleeding. Procedure, part 3 Apply an antibacterial ointment to coat and protect the wound…
