What is the percent of teens and adults who cut or self injure?

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• Answer #1

  According to one study 17-28% of teens and young adults self-injure. I took a class on compulsion and the number we were given was in that range. But, like Diana said, the number is possibly inaccurate because self-report isn't going to give you a great idea.

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• Answer #2

  1 in 6 Teens will Self Harm, With A Percentage Of About 17.6% Girls Are Twice As Likely To Self Harm Or Cut Then Boys Are. However Most Of The Time When Teens Cut Its Not To Kill Them Selfs But Either A Way To Get Attention Or A Way To Release Stress.

• Answer #3

  well i am a cutter and i can say just ask tham or there friends cus they are still people so just get the something black are dark

• Answer #4

  I don't think there is an actual percent, 'cause some people don't tell and hide it, therefore, it wouldn't be accurate.

• Answer #5

  Here's the link in case you need a reference: http://funadvice.com/r/14nukpuc9uk

• Answer #6

  im just a courious guy about this

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