Self-Harm: Harming Yourself on Purpose

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

This talk explores the painful reality of self-harm among teenagers, sharing vivid personal experiences and highlighting its various forms beyond cutting. It emphasizes the warning signs, emotional struggles, and risks of addiction, urging awareness, empathy, and early intervention to support those silently suffering.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:06:00

Questions

1. What statistic does the speaker mention about teenagers and self-harm?

1 in 12 teenagers harm themselves 1 in 20 teenagers harm themselves 1 in 15 teenagers harm themselves 1 in 5 teenagers harm themselves

2. What did the anonymous teenage boy quoted in the talk say about why he cuts himself?

To leave a message for loved ones Because he wants to die To get attention from others Because blood gave him excitement and comfort

3. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of self-harm by the NHS health services?

Cutting Excessive exercise Meditation Starving yourself

4. According to the content, what is self-harm often confused with but not the same as?

Bullying Depression Addiction Suicide

5. What incident did the speaker witness in sixth grade that left a lasting impact?

A teacher yelling at a student A girl tying a string tightly around her neck A student fainting in class A fight between two boys

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