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Self-harm

Mother and teenage daughter having an argument
Mother and teenage daughter having an argument
Family life
5 min

«My mother keeps threatening to commit suicide.»

The parents of Maya, 13, argue constantly and want to separate. Her mother also threatens suicide. Maya seeks help from Sarah Zanoni.

What can I do if my girlfriend is scratching?
Columns
3 min

«How should I react if my girlfriend cuts herself?»

14-year-old Chiara has discovered scratch marks on her friend's arm. She now asks our expert Sarah Zanoni for help.

Self-harm
Health
14 min

«Nothing relaxes as quickly as self-inflicted pain»

Scratching, burning, hitting - psychiatrist Frank Köhnlein knows why self-harm is on the rise and how parents should react.

Columns
3 min

Patchwork: Our theme in October

Happiness at the second attempt? Where the challenges and opportunities lie when starting a blended family.

Development
1 min

«If parents can't explain the child's behaviour, they should react»

In the video interview, Frank Köhnlein explains which mental disorders have recently increased and what parents can do if they notice any abnormalities.

Health
3 min

«I never thought I would need therapy»

Lea, 15, wanted to deal with her problems on her own. When her self-harming got worse and worse, she sought help from the school psychologist.

Self-harm: Teenage girl cuts her arm with a knife blade
Health
4 min

Self-harm: «Parents must not look away»

Young
Health
13 min

Young, injured - and tired of life?

Almost one in five young people have deliberately harmed themselves at least once. Are these boys and girls at risk of suicide?

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