The first book on self-harm written for parents by parents. Are you concerned that your child may be self-harming? Are you wondering what to do for the best? Do you need more information and help? If so, this is the book for you. An ever-increasing number of young people are turning to self-harm in order to cope with the pressures of modern living, and this poses a huge problem for parents and others who care for them. This book provides the answers you need to questions such as: * How do I know for sure whether my child is self-harming? * How should I approach my child? * What help and treatment is available to us? * What can I do to help my child? * How have other parents coped? Full of the real-life experiences of other parents who have been there, this is a practical book that will both inform and equip you to help your child and yourself through this difficult time. Jane Smith, a former head teacher, is the director of Anorexia & Bulimia Care (which also helps sufferers of self-harming) and has helped her own daughters through self-harm. She is the author of 'The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders'.