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Self-harm refers to hurting oneself to relieve significant emotional pain or distress. There are many reasons why a teen might engage in self-harm behaviors, such as cutting, burning, and placing oneself in dangerous situations. In an article in New Jersey Family, Dr. Matthew Wasser, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Summit Health, joins other experts to explain self-harm behavior among teens and how parents and loved ones can help. Read the full article here.