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October 5, Many studies and media reports have called attention to this teen mental health concern, resulting in less confusion and ignorance. Despite this progress, many misconceptions about self-injury remain. For instance, one widely held belief is that self-harm only affects a small percentage of the population. Statistics show that self-injury rates are about the same in other countries.

When she discovered her year-old daughter was cutting herself, it was a total shock. After she discovered how common this type of behavior was, she decided to write about it. An anonymous mother tells how she discovered that self-harming behavior is a secret epidemic among our young. But parents and teens did come forward and help this concerned mother tell their heartbreaking stories. Like the stepsisters, some may even do it to fit into a social group.