What is self-harm? Self-harm is when someone hurts themselves in order to express, deal with or communicate difficult emotions. In most cases, there is no suicidal intention but a teenager’s safety must always be kept in mind and it’s helpful to have the risk they pose to themselves assessed by a professional.…
What is depression? Depression is a serious problem for students. Common features include hopelessness, sadness, irritability and anger, isolation, withdrawal and worthlessness. Young people do not often express their depression in a straightforward way and can show they are affected through passive or negative behaviors. Most…
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a serious problem for students. Common features of anxiety include tension, worry, frustration, irritability, sadness and withdrawal. Young people do not often express their anxiety in a straightforward way and can show they are affected through passive or negative behaviours. We all get anxious…