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American Self-Harm Information Clearinghouse :: http://www.selfinjury.org/

"We hope that by disseminating clear, concise, and accurate information about self-harm, we can improve the treatment that those who cope with distress by injuring themselves receive from hospitals, physicians, therapists, and their own families and friends."

Deliberate Self-Harm in Young People :: http://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mentalhealthinformation/mentalhealthandgrowingup/26.self-harminyoungpeople.aspx

A explanation of self-harm for people who care for a teen who injures or harms themselves on purpose. From the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Good links and other information on the site.

Self-Injury Support :: http://www.sisupport.org/

What are some of the symptoms of self-injury? What are some positive ways to recover? This sensitive site offers some perspective.

Self-Injury: The Truth Behind the Shame :: http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Eating_Disorders/peacelovehope/mutilation.html

Why does someone mutilate themselves? How can they be helped? Read this personal account to find out more. You may choose to join the chat room.

Self-Injury: You are NOT the only one :: http://www.palace.net/~llama/psych/intro.html

"This site is meant to help you understand that you are doing nothingshameful -- you are maintaining psychological integrity with the only tool you have right now. It's a crude and ultimately self-destructive tool, but it works; you get relief from the overwhelming pain/fear/anxiety in your life. For some, though, there comes a breakthrough moment when they realize that change is possible, that they can escape, that things can be different. I hope that when you leave this site, you will have come closer to that moment."

Young People and Self-Harm :: http://www.selfharm.org.uk/default.aspa

If you or a loved one experiences self-injury symptoms, this is a good place to come for information, ways to seek help, and what to expect when seeking treatment. A British organization.