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

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

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

Suicide Addiction Bullying Depression

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

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

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

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

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

Starving yourself Cutting Excessive exercise Meditation

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