When life gets overwhelming, most of us have healthy outlets for releasing stress; we may pray, listen to music, go for a run. However, some may choose to self-harm – intentionally causing injury to oneself – as a way of attempting to cope. Self-inflicted methods of harm – such as cutting, head banging, hitting, or burning – are usually not a suicide attempt, but the addictive nature of the disorder can be life threatening. Dr. Joannie DeBrito, a licensed counselor from Focus On The Family, joined us to explain how the signs of self harm are not obvious to friends and family of a loved one who is self - harming.

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